NEWS YOU CAN USE. Maybe you saw these stories. Maybe you missed them, but these are among the pieces I’ve read recently that might elicit some form of short memoir – an op-ed, or personal essay – from you. Once a week I’ll bring you news pieces I find provocative.
Here are some that get me going:
- We wonder how to start this conversation. Maybe with some facts.
- How many ways can you possibly say no to this?
- Thank you, thank you, Science Guy. You’re my new superhero.
- Just take it inside. Really. Enough.
- Need some gender stats on money making? They are here.
- New phrase in the language: The “racializing effect.
Surely you have something to say using one of these as your news peg.
Looking for inspiration or guidance on how to write a personal essay? Look at my categories for NPR essays, parenting essays, and several other topics. All of the pieces there have been published, or have aired on the radio. So write on.
