1 “Write drunk, edit sober.” -- Ernest Hemingway 2 “It is with words as with sunbeams. The more they are condensed, the deeper they burn.“ -- Robert Southey 3 “The road to hell is paved with adverbs.” -- Stephen King 4 “As to the adjective, when in doubt, strike it out.“ -- Mark Twain 5 … Continue reading 10 Editing Tips From Famous Authors (From Hemingway to Gaiman)