Write a descriptive paragraph in the style of Tim Winton. Look at the way he uses language and try to bring your scene to life in the way he does.
The smell of the beach that waits to be enjoyed coolly slithers through my nostrils as I walk through the unfamiliar streets of Surfers Paradise. The chatter of local and foreign people fills my ears, calming me, reminding me of the not-so-foreign surroundings. The sun comforts my face like a father comforts their child. I may not be familiar with the surroundings, but I’m familiar with the sun’s comfort. Seagulls squawk. Diner bells ring. Waves crash. The atmosphere thrives on the life of tourists. Excitement sparks the flame that keeps the place alive. What is this place without the people? Beauty. What is the sun if it can’t warm skin? The same bright orb. What are waves if it can’t immerse bodies? The same blue sheets. What is this street if it doesn’t allow people to walk all over it? The same grey solidity.
Silvano Pagano 