“You think you have problems,” such was the wisdom my father imparted while he read the newspaper or watched a television news story about a person facing tragic circumstances. When stories of ...

Anna Jankowska, SVP of Global Partnerships at RTB House. One of her earliest memories is dictating stories for her mother to write down. The great American journalist Joan Didion once said: "We tell ...

Your life story is more than a simple sequence of events; it’s a powerful tool that shapes your identity, guides your choices, and influences your future. This concept, called “narrative identity,” ...

In today's fiercely competitive business world, establishing a robust personal brand is crucial for professional success. But what sets a great personal brand apart from the rest? Often, it is not ...

Ready to tackle the narrative sections of your UC application? Students often have a lot of questions about the best way to approach them. We’ve got answers — and they come directly from UC admissions ...

I used to believe I taught the one genre that artificial intelligence couldn’t touch. For 15 years, I’ve guided college students through the deeply human work of personal narrative, helping them ...

I have yet to fully understand my exhaustion, so I must, regrettably but unavoidably, write one final personal narrative about my past personal narratives. November of 2021. My Common App college ...

EVERYONE knows what makes a good story. Our hero starts their journey as a flawed but relatable being with a personal goal. In scene after scene, they face challenges and setbacks that push them down ...

You may be almost done with high school and are getting ready to apply to your dream college. Or maybe you are already enrolled in your undergraduate studies and are in the process of applying to ...