You’ve heard the saying, “The devil is in the details.” This refers to the fact that when things go wrong, many times it is the little things that can derail a project or even a business or relationship.

Angels are in the details, too. This is especially true when it comes to creating a product like a book. Things like cover design, interior formatting, layout, margins, spelling and grammar, proper citation of sources, and so many other things make a big difference.

Here’s one example from the world of music. Listen to Paul McCartney’s bass lines in virtually any Beatles song. He constantly adds in tiny details that make it so much more than a standard bass line. There is musicianship and artistry, and you can hear it if you listen closely.

The lesson here is to go the extra mile for your readers. Why? Because you care about them. You care about your craft. You want to give it your best. John Updike said, “Creativity is merely a plus name for regular creativity. Any activity becomes creative when the doer cares about doing it right, or better.”

Don’t let the devil get in the details. Let the angels in and they will bring excellence and a quality to your work that makes it shine.

Daily Question: Are you willing to spend the extra time on details to help ensure you are creating something excellent, something you will be proud of?