List: How to Write Personal Essays | Curated by Kelly Eden | Essayist | Writing Coach

Sep 12, 2024
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How to Write Personal EssaysFor writers wanting to share their story in a way readers can relate.
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Why You Should Tell Your Story More Than OnceWrite until you’ve unpacked all the boxes
Jul 19, 2024
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Jul 19, 2024
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You’re Missing The Point of Personal EssaysIt isn’t about you
Jun 14, 2022
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Jun 14, 2022
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My Life is Very Ordinary But It Still SellsHow can you be a writer with an unexceptional life?
Jan 24, 2024
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I Saw Your Story and I Loved It. Please Write MoreI have to admit, I’m a little jealous
May 15, 2020
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May 15, 2020
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Why It’s More Important Now Than Ever to Tell Your StoryYour personal story is the key to staying calm
Apr 15, 2020
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Apr 15, 2020
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How to Turn Your Personal Story into One That SellsFind the message for your reader
Jun 25, 2020
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Jun 25, 2020
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To Improve  Your Personal Essays: Use Objects Not Just IdeasPay attention to the things you can drop on your foot
Oct 16, 2020
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How  Vivid Scenes Boost Your Creative Nonfiction and Delight Your ReadersScenes are the building blocks of your story
Nov 10, 2020
Nov 10, 2020
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What is Creative Nonfiction and Why Now is The Best Time to Write ItGet onboard with the most popular writing genre
Dec 1, 2020
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To Improve Your Stories, Work Out What You’re “Really” SayingIt’s not just about a dog
Feb 5, 2021
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Feb 5, 2021
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How to Take Your Writing From Limp to LivelyWhat’s the role of structure in our creative writing?
Feb 6, 2021
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Feb 6, 2021
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The One Word You Never Want To Hear About Your WritingWhen an editor gives you a solid kick, learn from it.
Feb 21, 2022
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Feb 21, 2022
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How One Simple “Container” Can Improve Your WritingWhat’s carrying your story?
May 12, 2022
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May 12, 2022
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I spent $660 on a Personal Essay Course. Here’s What I Learnt.Was it worth the money?
Jun 1, 2022
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How to Tell Your Story For ContestsAnd prompts to get you started
Jun 15, 2022
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Jun 15, 2022
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How Do You Know What To Keep and Cut in Personal Essays?Ask a Writer
Sep 1, 2022
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Sep 1, 2022
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Will Editors Buy Your Average Life Stories? The Simple Answer is YesHere are two paying $200+
Sep 19, 2022
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Sep 19, 2022
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How to Crack Surface-Level Writing and Help Your ReadersWriting is healing, but it’s worth widening the lens
Sep 22, 2022
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Sep 22, 2022
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6 Stories That Will Teach You to Write Personal EssaysLearn from the best and be inspired
Jun 20, 2020
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