Have you ever read a personal essay and wondered, 'That’s too personal?' Why would anyone want the world to read that about them? Why would they write in such detail? Can’t they mask it in poetry? Can’t they write it as fiction? Why would anyone want to expose themselves so much to the criticism and bitterness of the world in this era of cancel culture? What’s the point? What do they stand to gain? It’s not that they're being paid for it or something. So why?
Thank you for the essays you shared last week. I have only read one due to time but I'm hoping to read more this week.
I recently started writing more personal essays and so far I have been enjoying documenting my life. I have also written a bunch of person things on my susbtack. I
I totally agree with you that writing about difficult things is not just for us. It is also a way of telling others that they are not alone. It's comforting to be going through something then you stumble on an essay that finds the right words to what you feel. Okay this is becoming too long 😅. But yeah. I do hope to write and share more personal essays. It sort of feels very authentic to me.
Thank you for the essays you shared last week. I have only read one due to time but I'm hoping to read more this week.
I recently started writing more personal essays and so far I have been enjoying documenting my life. I have also written a bunch of person things on my susbtack. I
I totally agree with you that writing about difficult things is not just for us. It is also a way of telling others that they are not alone. It's comforting to be going through something then you stumble on an essay that finds the right words to what you feel. Okay this is becoming too long 😅. But yeah. I do hope to write and share more personal essays. It sort of feels very authentic to me.
Thank you for your letters. I enjoy reading them.