I don't want the reader to be aware of me as the writer.

Never use a verb other than ‘said’ to carry dialogue.

Don't worry about what your mother thinks of your language.

I focus on characters as individuals with attitudes and write each scene from a particular character's point of view. That way, even narrative passages take on the character's sound. I don't want the reader to be aware of me, writing.

I don't want the reader to be aware of me as the writer.

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

Using adverbs is a mortal sin.