Just like painters use different colors, techniques, and brushstrokes to create life on a canvas, a skilled writer can use literary techniques to evoke an atmosphere that is as tangible as the real world. Whether you’re writing about characters creeping into a haunted house, adventuring across a fantasy realm, or stumbling into a meetcute on a rainy summer’s day, developing a strong atmosphere can pull your reader into the story and make them feel like they’re living it themselves.