So, when you're writing or thinking about a plot, most authors don't think about one important thing that can help a reader realy get involved in the story and help YOU on your word count.
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Details
Details are important for many reasons. One, yes. It gets the reader involved. I feel more and can imagine more when more details are given. It might be insignificant to you, but describe the main character's dress and shoes! Describe all the rooms they move into, but don't stop there.
Use your five senses!
Sight: Describe clothes, facial features, body movements, is that piece of paper blowing in the slight breeze?
Sound: Is there a hum of a fan? Is the TV on in the background? Is someone talking? Is someone laughing in the background that reminds your character of a witch's cackle?
Touch: Did you character absentmindedly run their hand against something? Smooth or rough? Did they kiss someone? DESCRIBE IT!
Smell: What does the food around them smell like? Are they in the city with foul odors? Or is there an air freshener around? Is something burning?
Taste: What did the kiss taste like? What was your character eating?
All of these are important for a reader and more important for you. Trust me, IT MATTERS!
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