When I first taught personal narrative in my freshmen Literature and Writing course last year I planned a traditional unit. I practiced descriptive writing techniques by having them listen to the ...

For people going through a divorce, a technique called narrative expressive writing -- not just writing about their emotions, but creating a meaningful narrative of their experience -- may reduce the ...

Storytelling saved my sanity during the coronavirus pandemic. The lockdown afforded me time to write and share stories about my life and career. I wasn't writing my memoir as much as I was engaged in ...

As the college essay program manager for Write the World, a nonprofit writing organization for teens, I oversee a group of advisers who guide students through the essay writing process. I have seen ...

Last month, a new book of essays from the “Narrative Matters” section of Health Affairs was published by the Johns Hopkins University Press, and is available for purchase from the press, Amazon, and ...

Does reading very dry academic studies make your eyes glaze over? If so, you're not alone. A recent analysis of various styles of science writing found that weaving a narrative—that includes ...

Share on Bluesky. Opens in a new tab or window Share on X. Opens in a new tab or window Share on LinkedIn. Opens in a new tab or window Many doctors feel that writing is a struggle. "They delay. They ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about Black and neurodivergent identity in the workplace. Are you retired or changing careers? Have you worked in the same ...

Warning: This feature contains a minor spoiler for The Last of Us: Left Behind. Writing can make or break a game. It takes many forms - from dialogue to in-game literature, voiceovers or even scripted ...