NY Times Worthy Personal Essay 101 with Brett Paesel (Live Online)

Note: This is primarily a lecture class with some pitching of ideas but not everyone will get feedback due to the seminar format.Have you always wanted to write a personal essay but you don’t know where to start? Or have you dreamed of seeing one of your essays published in the New York Times or Salon? In this 1 Day personal essay class, NY Times Modern Love Alum Brett Paesel will share her insight into securing this prestigious but elusive prize.Learn how to transform your bad blind dates and visits from unruly parents into insightful, compelling revelations. You’ll learn Brett’s secret techniques for approaching this essay, including the unspoken expectations of the format. By the end of class, you’ll have begun writing a kick-ass essay for your dream publication.You’ll be well on your way to joining the ranks of the 350 Writing Pad Alums (44 of whom got into the NY Times) who have sold essays and articles with Writing Pad’s help!