“A personal essay often includes some or a lot of personal confession. That makes the reader feel less lonely in their confusion and darkness.” FeelsDarknessReaderLonelyConfusionConfessionEssaysPersonal Essays Author:Phillip Lopate
“The essay must be artistically rendered: You must keep the reader engaged, whether with wit, conflict, mischief, and/or yes, with honesty.” HonestyReaderConflictWitEngagedEssaysMischief Author:Phillip Lopate
“Have fun writing, because it enhances both the writer's and reader's experience.” WritingFunReaderHaving Fun Author:Phillip Lopate
“The trick is to realize that one is not important, except insofar as one’s example can serve to elucidate a more widespread human trait and make readers feel a little less lonely and freakish.” FeelsHumansLittlesImportantRealizingExampleReaderLonelyTricksTraits Author:Phillip Lopate
