Never use an adverb to modify the verb 'said' . . . he admonished gravely. To use an adverb this way (or almost any way) is a mortal sin. The writer is now exposing himself in earnest, using a word that distracts and can interrupt the rhythm of the exchange.

Skip the boring parts.

I try to leave out the parts readers skip.

If work was a good thing, the rich would have it all and not let you do it.

To me, a book is a book, an electronic device is not, and love of books was the reason I started writing.

I'm not going to write for posterity. I'm going to write to make a buck.

I don't believe in writer's block or waiting for inspiration. If you're a writer, you sit down and write.