Writing the Personal Essay




The Writing Show show

Summary: When most people hear the word "essay," they think of the horrors of school exams. But this week's guest shows us that essays can be as expressive as poetry and a whole lot of fun. Please join Sheila Bender and host Paula B. as they probe: What a personal essay is, and why you might want to write one What you should and shouldn't do when writing a personal essay What sorts of obstacles confront writers of personal essays Whether writing personal essays is self-indulgent How to publish personal essays How to overcome fears associated with writing personal essays.