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Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
The Secrets to Great Personal Essays with Nancy Aronie
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Air Date - 24 February 2025
Ever wish your writing had the magic of a well-aged Bordeaux—complex, rich, and lingering long after the last sip? Enter Nancy Aronie.
Join Voice Visionary Kara Johnstad on VOICE RISING for a deep dive into the art of personal storytelling with Nancy Slonim Aronie, the irreverent, soulful founder of the Chilmark Writing Workshop on Martha’s Vineyard and author of Memoir as Medicine and Writing from the Heart. We’re cracking open her latest book, Seven Secrets to the Perfect Personal Essay: Crafting the Story Only You Can Write, and trust us—these aren’t your high school English teacher’s essay tips.
Expect to Learn:
- How do you hook your reader from the first line? Let’s be honest; no one has time for a slow start.
- Why vulnerability is your secret writing superpower—and how to wield it like a pro.
- How do you write from the heart without sounding like a Hallmark card—raw, real, and unmistakably you?
- How can you stand out in a world drowning in content? Your story deserves more than a passing scroll.
Nancy brings her signature mix of warmth, humor, and no-nonsense wisdom to the mic, sharing stories from her own life, insights from years of teaching, and why personal essays just might be the antidote to the noise of modern life.
So grab a cup of something strong (preferably organic, with a splash of oat milk) and join us for a conversation that will inspire you to pick up the pen—and tell the story only you can write.
Visit Nancy Aronie at https://chilmarkwritingworkshop.com/
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