“Never open a book with weather. There are exceptions. If you happen to be Barry Lopez, who has more ways to describe ice and snow than an Eskimo, you can do all the weather reporting you want.” IfsWayWantBookHappensCan DoSnowWeatherIceExceptionIce And Snow Author:Elmore Leonard
“I don't believe in writer's block. I don't know what that is. There are just certain little areas that I know I'm going to get through. It's just a matter of finding a way.” KnowsWayBelieveLittlesMatterCertainFindingsAreasDon't BelieveBlockWriter's Block Author:Elmore Leonard
“To me, writing is the most fun. It's not always fun, but finally when you make it come out the way you want, it's then you can say, 'It's fun, boy.'” WayWantWritingFunBoys Author:Elmore Leonard
“If it sounds like writing, I rewrite it. Or, if proper usage gets in the way, it may have to go. I can't allow what we learned in English composition to disrupt the sound and rhythm of the narrative.” IfsWayWritingMayI CanSoundRhythmNarrativeCompositionUsage Author:Elmore Leonard
“Never use an adverb to modify the verb 'said' . . . he admonished gravely. To use an adverb this way (or almost any way) is a mortal sin. The writer is now exposing himself in earnest, using a word that distracts and can interrupt the rhythm of the exchange.” WayWritingSaidUseSinRhythmMortalsEarnestVerbsExposingAdverbsMortal Sin Author:Elmore Leonard
“These are rules I've picked up along the way to help me remain invisible when I'm writing a book, to help me show rather than tell what's taking place in the story.” WayWritingBookHelpingStoriesShowsInvisibleHelp MeWriting A Book Book:Elmore Leonard's 10 Rules of Writing Source: Elmore Leonard's 10 Rules of Writing
