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Marilyn Peterson Haus: On Battling Feelings of Disloyalty When Writing Memoir

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How to Approach Friends and Family About Your Memoir
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How to Approach Friends and Family About Your Memoir

May 11, 2021
What Is a Personal Essay in Writing?
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What Is a Personal Essay in Writing?

May 8, 2021
How I Taught Myself to Write in English
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How I Taught Myself to Write in English

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Embracing the Impact of Personal Experiences on Your Writing
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Embracing the Impact of Personal Experiences on Your Writing

Nov 8, 2017
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How to Create a Narrative Arc for Personal Essays
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How to Create a Narrative Arc for Personal Essays

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Nov 23, 2009
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Nonfiction: Personal Essays

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