Research tips and insights on writing personal essays from a brilliant editor

Last week I had a fascinating discussion with author and editor Marina Benjamin who spoke to my undergrad students about the importance of research, and what she looks for in a personal essay

Following on from my last post about research, How do we research a memoir I have been thinking again about research and writing memoir - because my undergrads are fast approaching the deadline for their research folder assignment, but also because I invited the brilliant writer and editor, Marina Benjamin to speak with them last week.

Marina is my edit…