Workshop
Write an Intimate Personal Essay
$12
Write descriptive, vivid accounts of life and observations of the world that draw readers into your mind and past.
Barbara Vance
Instructor
10
lessons
1h 5m
video runtime
1
download
Course Description
Personal essays are some of my favorite things to read and write. When done well, they can reach genuine levels of depth and beauty. They are a bit like poetry in many ways because they hold a magnifying glass up to something and turn it around, mull on it, ultimately helping the reader see it in a new way.
This is such a gorgeous art form.
Students have course access for 365 days. All worksheets and notes are downloadable.
This workshop addresses:
- Finding essay topics you want to write about
- Structuring your essay
- Writing in a unique voice
- Blending writing about yourself with larger issues and themes
- How to meander from subject to subject while maintaining a sense of cohesion
- Writing with honesty
This course includes
- An extensive class outline to follow along with the video lessons
- Worksheets so you can brainstorm your essays
What's Inside
This workshop includes class notes so you can follow along with the video lectures and worksheets to help you brainstorm your essay.
Course Content
What People Are Saying
An excellent course. I was so excited to realize that the style I use to write is actually personal essays. A very well-put-together course and the instructor is a joy to listen to and learn from”
Claire
Student
“I’m a high school junior and trying to find guidance on writing personal essays and supplements for college applications, and this was overwhelmingly helpful! I can’t wait to read the suggested materials.”
Laurein
Student
“Not only was Barbara’s class very insightful, she also responded to my questions through email very thoroughly and pointed me on my way. Thanks!”
Adam
Student
“So helpful, so amazing!”
Ai
Student
“I love your classes!!!!”
Aurora
Student
“I always appreciate Ms. Vance’s insights.”
Robert
Student
“Very helpful.”
Wanafunzi
Student
Barbara Vance, PhD
I am a writer and instructor who has been blessed to help thousands of writers bring their stories to life.
My degrees include a B.A. in literature, an MA in Literature and Creative Writing, and a PhD in storytelling and media. Prior to launching my own company, I taught writing and storytelling at a tier-one university.
Over the past sixteen years I have developed a widely acclaimed collection of courses designed to help writers develop their stories, stay on track, and finish what they start . . . even while juggling busy careers and a family.
I am also the author of a multi-award-winning poetry collection, and my poems are licensed for use in anthologies and curricula around the world.
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If you take the course and don’t feel like it helped, simply reach out to us, show us you have made an effort, and we will refund your full investment.
