Callan’s new book is out (Beartooth), but what I wanted to talk to him about in this interview is writing and selling personal essays, something he has done for some time. I caught up with ...

If you’re unfamiliar with Dagoberto Gilb’s writing, now is an excellent time to get started. Pick up his latest nonfiction ...

On Dec. 5, a book release party and reading from Nancy Slonim Aronie’s new book, “Seven Secrets to the Perfect Personal Essay” (Seven Secrets), took place at the Grange Hall. Not surprisingly, there ...

I have since worked in the charity sector and in UK Parliament briefing MPs and writing letters, br... If you are applying for university or college and you need an exceptional personal statement or ...

Mike is an Ivy League graduate & former Editor-in-Chief of the Cornell Business Journal who has helped hundreds of graduate students through 1:1 coaching and editing of their essays, personal statemen ...

My Doomed Hunt for a House in the RockawaysI was ready to buy a home in a neighborhood I loved. Was I delusional?

February 2025 issue of Writer's Digest, featuring articles to help you write your next great story and an interview with ...

Charlotte Clymer writes a personal essay about life's blessings — and what she'd say at the table during this Thanksgiving.

PS contributor Emily Cappiello shares what it's like to date again after her boyfriend of four years died from a rare disease ...

Also published in “Barrel Fever,” the anthology’s second anecdote “Season’s Greetings to Our Friends and Family!!!” is a Christmas newsletter penned by the fictional Mrs. Dunbar as holiday stress ...

Koo Hye Sun wins the 30th KAIST Literary Award for her essay "The Neighborhood That Was Not Poor," reflecting on her ...