Using adverbs is a mortal sin. Votes: 8
The line of dialogue belongs to the character; the verb is the writer sticking his nose in. Votes: 0
I don't think writers compete, I think they're all doing separate things in their own style. Votes: 0
My most important rule is one that sums up the 10: If it sounds like writing, I rewrite it. Votes: 0
Skip the boring parts. Votes: 0
There are 500 million people on Facebook, but what are they saying to each other? Not much. Votes: 0
It's my attempt to remain invisible, not distract the reader from the story with obvious writing. Votes: 0