A Life in Nature Conservation
Interview someone who works in a nature-related field (such as a park ranger, biologist, or environmental scientist), and write a profile about their experiences, challenges, and motivations.
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.
- 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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- The Northern LightsChoose a specific natural phenomenon that fascinates you (such as bioluminescence, migration patterns, or the northern lights). Research and explain…
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