by Carolyn | Nov 7, 2019 | The SoulFire, WHAT'S NEW
Part III: Making It Magic In this post, we conclude the series about how to write a personal essay in three easy lessons. I love the personal essay as a short form that can illuminate a vital issue or a slice of life. Sometimes the essay can be a great way to test the...
by Carolyn | Oct 31, 2019 | The SoulFire
Part II: Keeping It Going This series honors the power of the personal essay. In the hands of a masterful writer, an essay has the power to evoke emotion or to lay out an argument that calls others to action. [See Part 1 if you’re wondering how to get started.]...
by Carolyn | Oct 24, 2019 | The SoulFire
Part I: Kicking It Off The personal essay is one of my favorite art forms because it has the ability to use a personal story to speak to universal truths about what it means to be human. In the hands of a masterful writer, an essay has the power to evoke emotion or...