I can write anywhere. But I don't use a computer, and I could never write on a laptop. I hate the sound of computers; it's too dull, like it's not doing anything for you. Elmore Leonard computerdullhate Change image and share on social
My characters have to talk, or they're out. They audition in early scenes. If they can't talk, they're given less to do, or thrown out. Elmore Leonard auditioncharacterearly Change image and share on social
I would say just start writing. You've got to write every day. Copy someone that you like if you think that perhaps could become your sound, too. I did that with Hemingway, and I thought I was writing just like Hemingway. Then all of a sudden it occurred to me - he didn't have a sense of humor. I don't know anything he's written that's funny. Elmore Leonard copydayfunny share on social
I have fun writing. I don't make it a chore. I don't have to struggle with it. Elmore Leonard chorefunmake Change image and share on social
To me, writing is the most fun. It's not always fun, but finally when you make it come out the way you want, it's then you can say, 'It's fun, boy.' Elmore Leonard boyfinallyfun Change image and share on social
There are cities that get by on their good looks, offer climate and scenery, views of mountains or oceans, rockbound or with palm trees. And there are cities like Detroit that have to work for a living. Elmore Leonard cityclimatedetroit share on social
When I get an idea for a book, something appeals to me, it's usually a character. I'll see a picture of a female marshal in front of the courthouse in Miami and she's got a shotgun on her hip and it goes up on an angle. And she's good-looking. And I say, 'I've got to use her.' Elmore Leonard angleappealbook share on social
I want the reader to know what's going on. So there's never a mystery in my books. Elmore Leonard bookmysteryreader Change image and share on social
When you are developing your style, you avoid weaknesses. I am not good at describing things, so I stay away from it. And if anyone is going to describe anything at all, it's going to be from the point of view of the character, because then I can use his voice, and his attitude will be revealed in the way he describes what he sees. Elmore Leonard attitudeavoidcharacter share on social
I'm not going to write for posterity. I'm going to write to make a buck. Elmore Leonard buckmakeposterity Change image and share on social