I'm not particularly keen on writing which exhaustively describes the physical characteristics of the people in the story and what they're wearing… I can always get a J. Crew catalogue… …So spare me, if you please, the hero's 'sharply intelligent blue eyes' and 'outthrust determined chin'.
In "On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft," Stephen King expresses his aversion to overly detailed descriptions of characters’ physical appearances and clothing. He suggests that such exhaustive accounts are unnecessary, likening them to a clothing catalog rather than an engaging narrative. King urges writers to focus on more meaningful aspects of character development rather than mere visual details.
This perspective emphasizes the importance of substance over superficial descriptions in storytelling. King believes that effective writing should evoke the imagination and emotions of readers rather than simply providing a visual catalog of characters. His approach encourages writers to prioritize character depth and narrative movement over excessive detail.
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