Anyone who tells you they don't need to rewrite, they're usually the ones who need it worst.

Mithros's spear, Kel!" he exclaimed. "When did you turn into a real girl?" "You said she was a girl already," muttered one of his cousins... "But not a girl-girl, with a chest and all!" protested Owen. ..."I've been a girl for a while, Owen," Kel informed him. "I never realized," her too outspoken friend replied. "It's not like you've got melons or anything, they're just noticeable.

Money talks and walks, but it does not bark.

You are brave, kicking a chained prisoner. They must sing heroic ballads about you on winter nights!" (Alanna)

If you've a story, make sure it's a whole one, with details close to hand. It's the difference between a good lie and getting caught.

The Lower City is MINE, Its People are MINE. If I Find Them That's Doing All This Kidnapping And Murdering, They'd Best Pray For Mercy, Because Once I Get My Teeth In 'Em I Will NEVER Let Them Go.

We live in a dark time. Books are as dark as what is available to teenagers through the media every day.