Secrets Confession And A Writer's Voice

One of the most remarkable consequences of essay writing is the illuminating insights you discover about yourself. The n... (more)

One of the most remarkable consequences of essay writing is the illuminating insights you discover about yourself. The nature of the essay doesn't allow for plot building or outlines-you simply sit and write, which means the story takes its own direction. Professor Cognard-Black encourages this process of discovery and shares stories of how many an essay she started on one topic turned into a different piece in the end. Be prepared that essay writing may require you to face hard truths, confess long-kept secrets, or be bluntly honest with yourself, and learn why this honesty is the heart of a great piece. (less)