Summing up your life story into a few hundred words can seem challenging! But by thinking of your essay as a story (and yourself as the hero!) anyone can learn to craft a unique personal statement that’s both fun to write AND read.
Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey has been the backbone of storytelling for decades, and in this 70-minute 1:1 writing workshop, we’ll learn to unlock these same tried-and-true storytelling techniques to craft a creative and compelling personal statement essay that showcases your best, most authentic self.
The skills we develop in the workshop can be adapted for any type of college application essay (including the UC Personal Insight Questions and the Common App essay prompts), as well as help students develop a personal narrative to lean on during interviews. You’ll learn life-long tools to help you stand out from the pack, whether you’re applying to college, fellowships, or future jobs.
WORKSHOP FORMAT:
- Quick student/instructor intro.
- Presentation on Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey, and how this storytelling framework can be utilized to write our own creative personal essay.
- Writing exercise to help us brainstorm what makes us a unique hero.
- Personalized Q&A: Students can share and ask for feedback on their writing exercise or brainstorm other essay topic ideas.
Note: Please include your email when checking out — I will reach out to you via [email protected] so we can schedule your 1:1 workshop.
Place: Zoom (This is a live online workshop. You will be emailed the link.)
Cost: $55.00
Instructor: Ariana Quiñónez is a professional WGA screenwriter (ABC’s Home Economics; the CW’s Roswell, New Mexico) and 2022 Disney Writing Program Fellow. After graduating from Loyola Marymount University with a B.A. in English Literature and Writing, Ariana taught SAT/ACT college prep classes with the Princeton Review for several years, as well as reading and writing at a K-8 hybrid school in Los Angeles. While at LMU, Ariana taught the introductory writing class for Honors students.
International Students: If you live outside of the U.S., please email [email protected] for directions on how to join the class/get an accessible purchase link. We’re excited to have you!
