Don't be overly descriptive.
It's good to be descriptive but it can easily be overdone. A writer must strive to get the perfect level of description.
The level of description must be based on the importance of the object or character. If the object or character will be mentioned often then a longer and more detailed description is necessary but describing things that aren't important to the storyline doesn't deserve as much attention.
Important tree (related to storyline):
It is an old gumtree I remember from my childhood. It is familiar and it makes my body shiver with good memories. I inspect the old trunk, my name still carved in the wood from years ago and the leaves aren't as green as a remember.
Trees mentioned while passing by:
Trees tower above my head, silent breezes drifting against the leaves softly as I pass them.
Main character:
His skin is pale and the raindrops on his hair glisten as the sun emerges once again. Freckles lay inconsistently against his blush cheeks and dimples appear when he smiles. His eyes are dark, almost like they're piercing through my soul. Passerby's tower above him despite his age and his clothes grip uncomfortably tight to his perfect body.
Side character:
Her hair is dyed green to match her eyes and she stares at the floor. I do not see her smile and I do not see her look up from her feet.
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Writing Tips
Non-FictionI'm not a professional author! I love to write and I personally think I'm good at it (in some ways) and I want to be an author one day. Here are things that I can share to you that can help beginners get a little better.
