Parenting Beyond My Own Parents
Describe the moment you realized your parenting style differs significantly from that of your own parents. Reflect on the impacts of this realization and how it shapes your approach to family life.
Suggested length: An essay or article: 800 to 2,500 words
Start the clock
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Make it yours
Three ways to take this prompt somewhere nobody else will.
- Write for a curious friend, not an expert.
- End with something the reader can do or think about today.
- State your main point in one sentence before you start.
Writing essays
A mind at work, one subject at a time.
An essay collection gathers short nonfiction pieces: personal, critical, funny or all three. What ties them together is the writer's voice and way of seeing.
What readers expect
- A distinctive voice
- Personal stakes
- Surprising connections
- Pieces that stand alone
A tip before you start
Follow a question, not a thesis. The pleasure of an essay is watching someone think.
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