What follows I culled from an article published in the New York Times long ago, before the dawn of civilization, on July 16, 2001. It was written by Elmore John Leonard, a prolific American novelist and screenwriter who, from 1953 to present, has published 44 novels. Some of his better known works include the La Brava (which won the Edgar Award for best novel in 1984), Get Shorty, Be Cool, Killshot, and the short story, Three-Ten to Yuma.
Leonard lists 10 rules that he uses to remain invisible as an author when writing a book. To show rather than tell. Even today, these commandments remain relevant.
