Deborah's Journal

From Janet Reid, Literary Agent, wisdom from Elmore Leonard

"I spent 10 years writing short stories, or ten years 'getting better'."

"I started out imitating Hemingway till I found out he (Hemingway) had no sense of humor."

"If it sounds like writing, rewrite."

"Outlining means you go with an idea that could be old or outdated as the novel develops"

"Don't muck it up with -ly words"

"Watch for words that don't belong in the book because they are not natural to the characters"

There's more. Check the original article.
Which is your favorite? Mine is the one about Hemingway, but the most practical for me is the advice to rewrite.