The Unconventional Wedding
Describe the most unconventional wedding you have ever attended. Focus on the elements that made it unique, the reactions of the guests, and how it changed your perspective on what a wedding could be.
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.
- Include a counterargument and answer it fairly.
- Cut every sentence that only repeats the one before it.
- Find one surprising fact and build around it.
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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