Article: The Makings Of A Personal Essay, Really

The Makings Of A Personal Essay, Really

Sometimes I can be dense when it comes to realizing the potential of my own life experiences as essays for magazines. I, of course, fully believe that everything in my life is newsworthy, but sometimes have trouble figuring out which experiences will hit home with other people.



I recently learned the secret, and it can be summarized in one word: ?Really??



My friends know that I can talk. I mean, I can talk! Get me on the phone and I?m likely to tell you all about my day, from my breakfast to my editor?s latest comments to my insomnia. I don?t inflict my tendency toward verbosity on everyone, but at least a few trusted souls get to bear the brunt of my solitary lifestyle and my need to dish.



Their reactions tell me whether or not I have the mater...
 

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