Let us be there when the curtain opens.
	Write tight. Say it with as few words as possible.
	Make sure every sentence sets the scene, reveals character or advances the plot.
	Find the humor. Everyone wants to laugh - even in a tragic story. One good source of comedy is when the main character is unaware of something that is obvious to the reader (Dramatic Irony).
	Be diligent. Writing something good is lots of work. Push yourself.
	Make sure you have garlic and sausage pizza on hand at all times.
	Create scenes. Write dialogue. Don't tell us what happened. Show us.
	Revise, revise, revise. Then get feedback. Then pick yourself up off the floor and revise again. Your work will get stronger.
	Read everyone from Dr. Seuss to Shakespeare.
	Find your voice. All it takes is being real. Even when that means writing about the most personal things, the thoughts and feelings you think only you have had. You'll be amazed how many people you touch.