10 Writing Tips from the Masters

I just found this interesting post on Pick the Brain that lists 10 writing tips from some of the masters of the art.

Their tips for better writing go as follows:

1. Cut the boring parts
2. Eliminate unnecessary words
3. Write with passion
4. Paint a picture
5. Keep it simple
6. Do it for love
7. Learn to thrive on criticism
8. Write all the time
9. Write what you know