Elmore Leonard Quotes about Character

The line of dialogue belongs to the character; the verb is the writer sticking his nose in.

The line of dialogue belongs to the character; the verb is the writer sticking his nose in.

Writing, Character, Verbs

Elmore Leonard (2007). “Elmore Leonard's 10 Rules of Writing”, William Morrow

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.

Elmore Leonard

Attitude, Writing, Character

Source: www.writersdigest.com

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

Character, Auditions, Scene

"Elmore Leonard's Secret: 'Clean Living, and a Fast Outfield'". Interview with Jon Wiener, lareviewofbooks.org. August 20, 2013.

I think any writer is a fool if he doesn't do it for money. There needs to be some kind of incentive in addition to the project. It all goes together. It's fun to sit there and think of characters and get them into action, then be paid for it. I can't believe it when writers tell me 'I don't want to show my work to anybody'.

Elmore Leonard

Fun, Believe, Character

"Biography/ Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.

I've quit writing screenplay [adaptations]. It's too much work. I don't look at writing a novel as work, because I only have to please myself. I have a good time sitting here by myself, thinking up situations and characters, getting them to talk - it's so satisfying. But screenwriting's different. You might think you're writing for yourself, but there are too many other people to please.

Elmore Leonard

Writing, Character, Thinking

Elmore Leonard Quotes about Character

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