| Almost every aspiring writer yearns to see their | | | | you did. |
| name in print because it gives a sense of fulfillment. | | | | Writing personal essays are not really difficult |
| New writers always fight that demon of doubt which | | | | because it comes within you. There is no need to do |
| is the lack of confidence in their writing ability. Are | | | | in depth research or to cross check facts. It will flow |
| their writing skills good enough? | | | | naturally as you write about it. The only ground work |
| As a novice writer, you only conquer the demon of | | | | you need to do is to research for its paying markets |
| doubt when editors accept your submissions and | | | | and to read the writer's guidelines. There are many |
| agree to pay you for the publication. If this happens, | | | | publications that accept such submissions. Some are |
| it fortifies your writing pursuit. However, the world of | | | | even major publications which can be a good |
| writing is difficult to break. Publications are always | | | | exposure for your writing skills and an interesting clip |
| swarmed with other aspiring and seasoned writers. | | | | to add in your portfolio. |
| Being a beginner, it is difficult to prove your talent | | | | Remember that to increase your chance of |
| specially if you are competing against veteran writers. | | | | acceptance, always read and follow the writer's |
| If that is the case, how can you see your name in | | | | guidelines. Personal essays still need to go through |
| print? | | | | the editor's eagle eye. It means that if your |
| You can try writing and submitting personal essays. | | | | submission is accepted, it can be an acknowledgment |
| One of the most common advices for new writers is | | | | that indeed you have a potential skill in writing. It is |
| to write what you know. No one knows yourself | | | | definitely a good way to boost your writing |
| better than you do, right? Do not underestimate | | | | confidence. |
| your experiences and realizations because they are | | | | Lastly, the most appealing benefit of writing personal |
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| your old journals and read those pages which | | | | really pay well for each accepted submission. So while |
| captured your emotions and momentums of those | | | | you are working on your other writing gigs, you can |
| life turning occasions. | | | | try submitting personal essays. Without doubt, it can |
| Also, sharing your personal experience means | | | | boost your writing confidence and augment your |
| creating opportunity to inspire and to help others | | | | income. |
| who perhaps are going through the same situation as | | | | Good luck! |