I'm very much aware in the writing of dialogue, or even in the narrative too, of a rhythm. There has to be a rhythm with it โฆ Interviewers have said, you like jazz, donโt you? Because we can hear it in your writing. And I thought that was a compliment.
Elmore LeonardI don't believe in writer's block or waiting for inspiration. If you're a writer, you sit down and write.
Elmore LeonardDon't go into great detail describing places and things, unless you're ยญMargaret Atwood and can paint scenes with language. You don't want descriptions that bring the action, the flow of the story, to a standstill.
Elmore Leonard