080 - The Patterns in Hotel Rugs

Today I noticed how hotel carpets are made with intricate patterns. I think they do it for functional reasons: to conceal stains and wear. However, it could also be about creating an atmosphere of luxury and attention to detail, since complex patterns tend to evoke a sense of sophistication and care in interior design.The creative lesson I took from this Noticing is the importance of layering details in writing to serve multiple purposes. Like these crazy carpet designs, details in a story can both conceal flaws and add depth. They can also mask narrative weaknesses (if you were sloppy enough to include any) and enrich the setting, character backgrounds, or plot intricacies.WANT MORE?Members get extra episodes of the podcast, extra companion blog posts (see below), and more every week … all for the price of a fancy coffee. Learn about membership here.Prefer reading?Listening to the Art of Noticing podcast is only one way to get these lessons. Every episode of the podcast also has a complete companion blog post, all of which you can find here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnnybtruant.substack.com