to make an effort to include more details and/or descriptions of what it is you are writing about.

Very similar to the other answers; just another take.

Other ways to say it: Going after more detail, aiming for more detail, setting your sights on more detail. A little shift: Choosing for more detail, opting for more detail, selecting more detail....

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Note added at 52 mins (2010-02-18 17:14:53 GMT)
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Of course, that should be "try for"... when will I learn to preview my answers?

I do think it is about striving for/making the attempt to provide/create details.


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Note added at 1 hr (2010-02-18 17:36:39 GMT)
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or, you could simply say:
use/apply ....
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&defl=en&q=define:go for&e...

The sense of "go far" is to move with strong emotion and intensity. "Seize on" works in the same way, as"
Seize on the details, they will enhance the effect of your work.

Or

Don't seize on the easy way, you will come to regret it.



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Note added at 24 mins (2010-02-18 16:46:36 GMT)
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This set of definitions gives a bit more on the idea of seize.

seize
–verb (used with object)
1. to take hold of suddenly or forcibly; grasp: to seize a weapon.
2. to grasp mentally; understand clearly and completely: to seize an idea.
3. to take possession of by force or at will: to seize enemy ships.
4. to take possession or control of as if by suddenly laying hold: Panic seized the crowd.
8. to take advantage of promptly: to seize an opportunity.

–verb (used without object)
10. to grab or take hold suddenly or forcibly (usually fol. by on or upon): to seize on a rope.
11. to resort to a method, plan, etc., in desperation (usually fol. by on or upon): He must seize on a solution, however risky.


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Note added at 2 hrs (2010-02-18 18:28:08 GMT)
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"go for" is usually understood to imply a sense of action following a decision, or a command, or perhaps better said a command type decision.
"I have thought about it and I decided that I will go for it."
Or as a command from others: "you should really go for it."

Some in your two cases, one is the command or strong suggestion, go for the details; the second is the admonition, you will regret if you go for it, if you take the easy route -- if you make that decision.

After reading the paragraph again, I have a second answer.

I believe it's better writing to just say in the first case, "Second, more detail gives you a keener sense..." and in the second case, "Detail strengthens both the worker and the work."

I would leave out "Going for" altogether . . .



Second, actively gohg for detail gives you a keener sense and a clearer picture of your own work. Plus, detail is a selfimproving tool. The more you seek to make your details really rock and roll, the better your details will become. Going for detail strengthens both the work and the worker."

That is what I've read.