Every good technical writer knows this rule: you must write for your audience.
It’s one of the first lessons we learn, and for good reason. Your audience is your reader. The way you tailor your words, tone, and structure should all center around who they are and what they need.
From an early age, I noticed how our senses shape what we remember. Think about your earliest memories. If you write them down, chances are the strongest details aren’t what happened, but how it felt: what you saw, heard, smelled, tasted, or touched.
Here’s mine: I remember drinking from a bright red cup of slightly spoiled milk. I can’t recall when or where it happened (or even who was with me), but I vividly remember the sour taste and that bold red color. Those sensory details have stayed with me long after the moment itself faded.