Most forms of writing involve description. For example, in a short story characters and places need to feel real for the reader. Description of events, feelings and atmosphere helps to achieve this.

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How to write a descriptive piece based on the coastline. The presenter advises students to start off by gathering the names of things you see and hear along the stretch. He suggests adding ...