Quotes by : Elmore Leonard

I'm very much aware in the writing of dialogue, or even in the narrative too, of a rhythm. There has....

And she thought if you don't have the desire to fight or wait for something there's no reason for being....

I don’t think writers compete, I think they’re all doing separate things in their own style.

I started out of course with Hemingway when I learned how to write. Until I realized Hemingway doesn't....

I would say just start writing. You've got to write every day. Copy someone that you like if you think....

But he could never be a made guy himself because of his tainted blood, some Sunset Park Puerto Rican....

It's my attempt to remain invisible, not distract the reader from the story with obvious writing.

If it sounds like writing, I rewrite it.

Psychopaths... people who know the differences between right and wrong, but don't give a shit. That's....

My most important piece of advice to all you would-be writers: When you write, try to leave out all the....