Free Observation Toolkit

Sharpen Your Writer's Eye

Enter your email to receive the complete toolkit with exercises, techniques, and tips to transform your writing through powerful observation.

    In addition to our Mastering the Art of Observation you'll also receive our Monday Writing Motivation emails and monthly newsletters. We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.

    “We all think we notice people and events, but most of us don't. We've become inured to the way we live and interact. We take it all for granted. You need to adjust your eyes and spot the eagle ray flapping just beyond your eyeline.”

    Jo-Anne Richards

    All About Writing

    What is OBSERVATION?

    Writer's can elevate their storytelling by training themselves to observe what others overlook—the telling details that bring characters to life, create immersive settings, and reveal the universal concerns of humanity.

    What you get:

    We've distilled our key insights into a comprehensive observation toolkit that you can reference whenever you write. This downloadable guide includes:

    • A structured summary of essential observation techniques
    • 6 practical exercises to develop your "writer's eye"
    • A checklist for evaluating whether your details serve your story
    • Quick reference guide for showing vs. telling