This document discusses elements of narrative writing and storytelling. It provides tips for using concrete language that appeals to the five senses to grab readers' attention. The RENNS model is presented as a way to add details to a story using reasons, examples, names, numbers, and senses. Various examples from literature are given to illustrate the use of different senses. The document also discusses Ira Glass's view of stories being built from anecdotes and moments of reflection. Robert McKee's "commandments of storytelling" are listed, advising writers on techniques like not taking the climax out of the protagonist's hands or using false mystery. In conclusion, stories are said to have the power to both simulate and inspire