Jack Walker Press’ Third Anthology of Personal Essays
Jack Walker Press’ Third Anthology: Which would you be most likely to buy and or to write for? Take the Poll and Let us Know Update: Our TWO new … Read more
First Person Writing
Stem Sentences: Writing Exercises
Stem Sentences: Turn a Phrase into a Sentence and Keep Writing. Stem Sentences are partial sentences or phrases that serve as the starting point for your writing. They provide … Read more
The Personal Essay
The Personal Essay Enjoy this Series about Studying and Writing the Personal Essay Welcome to our series on the personal narrative. So, why are personal stories important? The personal … Read more
Better Writing Practice: Original Phrasing
Ignite Your Writing with Fresh Original Phrasing All artists study and practice. Flex your skills in fresh, original phrasing. Let’s take a journey through ten mundane sentences, followed by … Read more
The Beginning of Your Personal Essay
Crafting a Captivating Opening for Your Personal Essay Welcome back to our series on crafting a publishable personal essay. Now that you’ve read classic essays and chosen a subject … Read more
Classic Personal Essays
Timeless Lessons: Learning from Classic Personal Essays With academic links to essays Let’s dive into some classic personal essays. These aren’t old and boring tales, nope! They’re helpful mentor … Read more
Personal Essay Subject
Find Your Perfect Personal Essay Subject Part of the First-Person Writing Series on Writing the Personal Essay Writing a personal essay can be an incredibly rewarding experience. You share … Read more
Three Personal Essays About Existence For Writers
Three Personal Essays About Existence And the Act of Reading and Researching to Stimulate Novel Thinking “What the really great artists do is they’re entirely themselves. They’re entirely themselves, … Read more
Sentimentality in Writing
Embracing Earned Sentiments in Literature: Insight from Literary Masters-(and Me) Is Sentimentality in Writing Heartfelt or Hokey? Sentimentality in literature: it can make us reach for a tissue or … Read more
Writing Productivity Quiz
Writing Productivity Quiz: Get Unstuck by Capitalizing on your Strengths Take the Quiz What do you need to be a more productive writer? Why do some writers publish good … Read more