: Only two things should be at the forefront when sharing detail. Does it impact the characters development in anyway, or is it something they experience in that moment that can express a reaction?

@Rambettina586

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Only two things should be at the forefront when sharing detail.

Does it impact the characters development in anyway, or is it something they experience in that moment that can express a reaction?
Does it matter to the progression of the plot, either in direct plot or foreshadowing?

Great writing is watching a world unfold as your characters experience the story that unfolds in front of them. The trick to it is that world, and story is impacted every step of the way by the characters experience, so if you’re not sure if it’s relevant, ask yourself if your character cares, and if not, ask if that may change when your character encounters that detail later.

Don’t give all the information and context right up front either. Readers can fill in a massive amount of information, and small guiding details of context can help them feel like they can trust you to eventually build the whole picture, but they don’t need it every step of the way.

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