Become a Writer Today How to Write Personal Essays with Pam Munter
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Oct 21, 2021 Pam Munter, a retired clinical psychologist and prolific author with over 150 personal essays, shares her rich experience in the world of writing. She discusses the importance of balancing a writing career with professional obligations and reveals her insights on dealing with feedback. Pam delves into the intricacies of how to edit personal essays effectively, comparing it to musical rhythm. She also reflects on her transformative journey from stage performer to writer, drawing inspiration from her childhood and the Hollywood influence in her work.
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Study Great Essay Collections
- Read widely in the genre and study strong collections like The Art of the Personal Essay and The Best American Essays of the Century.
- Use those models to learn structure, tone, and what journals accept for personal essays.
From Carbon Paper Newspaper To Hollywood Obsession
- Pam started writing as a child, making a neighborhood 'newspaper' and later editing her high school paper.
- Her early love of films in Los Angeles shaped a lifelong obsession with Hollywood subjects.
Use Market Research Tools
- Use Duotrope and similar tools to research literary magazines by genre and submission rules.
- Target journals that match your piece and prefer electronic submissions to streamline sending work.