Notice the Details

Details matter. Like painting a grey sky, the right details can tell your reader that ominous weather is headed your character's way. Great details make us think and feel and remember.

Recently, I was hurrying through my day when a glance in the mirror stopped me. My hair was curly underneath. I knew that it tended to look that way because I'd heard people comment on it, but I realized that I'd never paid attention.

As a writer, it's important for you to pay attention to details. Whether it's the color of your brother's class ring or your mom's favorite kind of cake--take in the details. But don't take in details just to make your writing strong but to make your life more colorful, too.

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