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Nick Bilton: How to Write a Thriller
How I Write
Capture the Essence with Minimal Detail
Effective writing requires a focus on sensory details, particularly smell, to immerse readers in a scene. Rather than relying on heavy description or excessive detail, using just a few evocative sensory elements can evoke vivid imagery and connection. Writers should aim to incorporate essential details—like the smell of pine needles, the sound of crickets, and glimpses of the sky—while allowing readers' minds to fill in the rest. This principle mirrors techniques used in screenwriting and storytelling, emphasizing the power of suggestion over explicit elaboration.
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