Personal Essays

1. The topic has to be something the author is passionate about.  They have to care enough about the topic that they can make the reader feel their passion behind it.

2. Make sure to include details about the topic and to be specific.

3. a) Try to use all the senses in the pieces

    b) Make sure the hook grabs the readers attention, possibly use a question

    c) Facts do not help in opinion pieces, if used make sure they are accurate