A great personal essay doesn’t just tell a story it explores the deeper meaning behind the story. Why did that event matter? What did you learn from it? How did it change you, even in small ways?

It’s the reflections that make your story resonate with readers. Your essay is not only about what happened , but also about why it matters and what it... See more

The personal essay shines brightest when you zoom in on small details. It’s not enough to tell the reader that you had a difficult breakup show it through the little moments: the silence on the phone, the feeling of an empty bed, the specific words that were said. It’s the power of these tiny, personal details that makes a story feel universal.

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