The Importance of Observation in Writing

I was keenly observant at a very young age of the differences between the Catholic schools and the private schools in New York City but it started even earlier as a young child coming from an immigrant family. I think for writers just observing around you of what makes something different or unique is key to good writing. You can tell a lot about a person by what they wear oh absolutely and I was also fascinated always by shoes when I travel i can always tell who the Americans are and who are the non-Americans by their shoes.