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While both the personal essay and the memoir are drawn from the writer's experiences, they represent two distinct styles of non-fiction prose. For a better understanding of their differences, please read the information contained in the links below.
Two great resources for personal essay/statements are This I Believe, and Creative Nonfiction, which can be accessed through the links provided below.
Assignment #005
Assignment #005
You are now ready to write a personal essay; however, unlike your memoir, which was tied to a specific event or events, the purpose of your essay is to share your thoughts, ideas, personal beliefs, or convictions - basically anything that moves you - with your audience. Please create your assignment in Google Docs, remember to write in complete sentences, and submit to your Creative Writing Slate Classroom when completed.**
** For more tips on writing a personal essay, please click on the wikiHow link below.
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