My First Reiki Session
Explore the world of alternative healing: Describe your first encounter with a holistic practice (like Reiki, acupuncture, or crystal healing) and its impact on your life. Reflect on your initial skepticism and the journey to seeing tangible results.
Suggested length: An essay or article: 800 to 2,500 words
Start the clock
Pick a sprint, press start and keep going until it stops. Momentum beats polish on a first draft.
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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- Energy Healing and MedicineExplore the concept of "energy healing." Describe how you or someone you know was introduced to the practice, its principles, and your thoughts on its…
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