Sometimes describing just one specific thing can create new details. Give one sword a unique history and readers will assume, if there isn't a reason for them not to, that many of the other weapons featured have unique histories too. This builds up your world without having to waste a ton of description.
While the big over-arching elements of a story are very important, don't forget about the tiny things.
I like this idea a lot. It helps a writer to steer clear of cliches, if they're paying attention to even the tiniest details.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I did resort to a cliché for this post though, haha. I was lazy and chose a sword as my example.
DeleteYou're so right! Tiny things, like details, can really bring a story to life.
ReplyDeleteCarol at My Writer's Journal
Yep!
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