Genesis 24:32 "And
the man came into the house: and he ungirded his camels, and gave straw and
provender for the camels, and water to wash his feet, and the men's feet that
were with him."
When we’re plotting our
stories, we have to remember to treat our story world as if it was real. People
have to eat and sleep. They change clothes and dress for the weather.
Animals and pets have to
be cared for. Vulnerable member’s needs must be provided for.
We don’t have to write
pages of details or emphasize anything that isn’t important in moving our story
forward, but if we don’t at least mention a babysitter once for parents who are
called suddenly away, or mention feeding or walking the dog, our readers might
begin to focus on these particulars we’ve neglected and be thrown out of the
pleasant dream we’ve so carefully weaved for them.
All it requires is a brief mention to take care of the issues and keep our reader’s attention where the action is.
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