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 help you learn how to write a short piece of memoir, specifically a piece of first-person writing – an op-ed, or personal essay. On a somewhat regular basis, I’ll bring you news pieces I find provocative. Here are some that get me going:
- If a woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle, what does a woman need a gun like?
- Why we love beauty.
- I knew my dog was the only creature in my home who truly gets me.
- When has a reality show gone too far? Ah, now.
Surely you have something to write 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. Pressed for time? Go on, check out the interactive calendar, where other news pegs give you the option to work weeks in advance. So write on.
Nancy@livininthegreen says
I loved the article on “Why We Love Beautiful Things.” It’s so interesting how we are drawn by certain art and design and the “Golden Rectangle” idea was fascinating. Thanks for the ideas too…I enjoy your website/blog.