Best Elmore Leonard Sayings
- It doesn't have to make sense, it just has to sound like it does. Doe
- I spent most of my dough on booze, broads and boats and the rest I wasted. Boat
- If it sounds like writing, I rewrite it. Inspirational
- Don't go into great detail describing places and things, unless you're Margaret Atwood and can paint scenes with language. You don't want descriptions that bring… Action
- I always felt, you don’t have a good time doin crime, you may as well find a job. Always Felt
- It's my attempt to remain invisible, not distract the reader from the story with obvious writing. Attempt
- A man can be in two different places and he will be two different men. Maybe if you think of more places he will be… Different Men
- I started out of course with Hemingway when I learned how to write. Until I realized Hemingway doesn't have a sense of humor. He never… Anything Funny
- All the information you need can be given in dialogue. All
- My most important piece of advice to all you would-be writers: when you write, try to leave out all the parts readers skip. Advice
- 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… All
- I think the best advice I give is to try not to write. Try not to overwrite, try not to make it sound too good.… Advice