Vivid and clear descriptions make stories come alive. Concrete and specific details paint a more memorable picture for your reader. Carefully chosen words to describe something or tell a story make your reader use her senses. Not only can she imagine, she can also feel what she's read. As a writer, it's your job to provide a vicarious experience to your reader. The only way you'll be able to do this successfully is by stimulating your reader's imagination. Not by bombarding her with too many details in one go, but by gradually drawing her into your story or essay using descriptions. Avoid abstract and general words. Don't just say that a girl is beautiful. Instead, describe her beauty. Maybe she has large, dark chocolate-colored eyes with long lashes and wing-tipped brows. When using description, you're not working with just one sense, seeing. Stimulate your reader's other senses -- sound, touch, taste and scent. So don't
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