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12.11
6:21
While you probably write very few personal essays in school, you’ll get a chance to write more of them after you’re out of school. Traditional media feature them regularly (opinion columns, lifestyle features) and a lot of new media (i.e. the internet) literally drown in personal essays.
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11.11
6:09
When you’re asked to write a personal essay, do you find yourself struggling about which types of materials are appropriate for inclusion? Here’s a clue: all of it.
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09.09
9:45
Asked to write a personal essay for class? First thing you’ll need to do is come up with a subject. The good news is, this form of creative nonfiction is among the easiest to brainstorm for ideas, since the medium is tailor made for topics that are particularly important to you.