The thing about writing, is that to be successful you must make it a way of life. If you write often, or have taken classes on it, then it will already affect your outlook. You'll have noticed symbolism in places you didn't see before. Perhaps you're mentally correcting the writing or speech of other people. Or perhaps you're criticizing the way that scene in a show was done, saying that this other way would have been better.
Congratulations! This is a first step on a long road. Like I said before, writing must become a way of life.
When you meet a new person, what goes through your mind? Probably what you're gonna say, wondering if you're gonna like them, and so on. When you meet new people, what you should also do, is describe them. In your mind, create a list of descriptors, like you're describing them to someone else. I've always done this, because of my poor memory for faces. But when I started writing... it became invaluable. Not just normal descriptors, (brown eyes, tan skin, looks kinda Mexican, short-ish hair) but others as well. (Huggable, looks like a mumbler, closer to a puppy than a cat...and so on.) This will help the person stick better in your mind, help you practice your descriptions, and therefore better your writing.
Picture your favorite character from a book. There is already a description of them somewhere, right? Well, you have your own picture in your head. Imagine meeting them for the first time, and describe them to yourself. Now, do the same with yourself. Take a quick peek in a mirror, the look away and describe yourself. As thoroughly as you can. Then try your best friend. Then maybe your pet. No, this is not limited to people. Once you get better at it, you can begin to use it on other things as well. Have you heard of personification? It is the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman, or the representation of an abstract quality in human form. Use this often. All the time. And thoroughly.
Once you feel confident in this practice, use it on some other things. Try it on a tree. Then try it on a statue. A book cover. Descriptions are your greatest power, and often the hardest part of writing. Use this every day, in every situation you can. And make them as interesting as you can! As abstract.
Well, that's all the advice I have for you today. Do with it what you will, and happy writings! God bless.
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