These are rules I've picked up along the way to help me remain invisible when I'm writing a book, to help me show rather than tell what's taking place in the story.
Elmore LeonardMy most important rule is one that sums up the 10: If it sounds like writing, I rewrite it.
Elmore LeonardMy most important piece of advice to all you would-be writers: when you write, try to leave out all the parts readers skip.
Elmore Leonard