"I do not think that the vocation of writer is superior to any other," writes Melissa Febos in her newest essay collection, "but I do believe it is the most useful life for me, the one in which I can ...

As I revised my personal statement college essay for the ninth time, I grumbled in frustration. I had spent the past month editing, rewriting, and brainstorming topics that would hopefully let ...

Journalists chase, find and cover stories, and sometimes, they become one. From intriguing exposés to provocative thinkpieces and raw memoirs, the personal essay has long been a media staple, enjoying ...

When I first taught personal narrative in my freshmen Literature and Writing course last year I planned a traditional unit. I practiced descriptive writing techniques by having them listen to the ...

Narrative Matters, the personal essay section of Health Affairs, publishes firsthand stories that explore the personal, ethical, and moral issues of delivering or receiving health care—and that carry ...

ABOUT 25 MINUTES AS WELL. THE FIRST DEADLINE FOR COLLEGE APPLICATIONS IS NEXT MONTH. IT’S JUST DAYS AWAY AND HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS ARE WRITING PERSONAL STATEMENTS AND ESSAYS. KCRA 3 IS DEIRDRE ...

In the 2007 movie “Freedom Writers,” Hilary Swank stands in front of a classroom of troubled high schoolers. They need to write down their stories, she tells them. Otherwise, when they die, “no one is ...

65% of colleges report knowing how to write a personal statement for college to be important to the college education process. It allows you to showcase your personality, achievements, and goals to ...