How to Avoid Overloading Your Story with Details

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"Welcome to The Legacy Project Podcast, where we explore the art of storytelling and how to preserve your journey with clarity, emotion, and impact. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today, we’re tackling a challenge that every storyteller faces at some point: How do you add enough detail to make your story vivid, without overwhelming your reader?

Details are essential. They bring scenes to life, immerse your audience in the moment, and create a sense of authenticity. But too many details? That’s when a story can feel slow, cluttered, or even exhausting to read.

I’ve seen it happen—writers get so caught up in describing every little thing that they lose sight of the story itself. Instead of drawing readers in, they unintentionally push them away.

So today, we’re going to talk about how to strike that perfect balance. We’ll explore how to choose the right details, when to cut excess description, and how to keep your reader engaged without losing the essence of your memory or message. If you’ve ever worried about bogging down your writing with too much information, this episode is for you. Let’s dive in."

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