It may sound strange, but writing a personal essay can cause mixed feelings. On the one hand, it is always great to have an opportunity to write what you think, not what you have to write. On the other, is it always easy for you to express exactly what you think or what you feel? There is no doubt that many of us have felt being at a loss for words at the moment when we had to say something important, but didn’t know how to. So, what does writing a personal essay actually mean?
As it is understood from the word “personal”, this kind of essay is written to represent your thoughts and opinions. Moreover, you don’t even have to prove the are true. You can write how you really see a particular situation without worrying whether your ideas are true. It is great because nobody knows your attitude towards a subject better than you. So, all you have to do is to express all your thoughts on paper. However, it is not always easy to do. First of all, it is possible that one person has doubts and controversial thoughts. It is not always clear what you think or feel. So, this can be a great obstacle while writing such an essay. Even if you face such a problem, you may describe both your ideas, or just choose one and stick to it. All in all, a personal essay is not as difficult to write as you may think. Continue reading How to Write a Personal Essay