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The Personal EssayistWe want your personal stories. Essays that enlighten, amuse, inspire, captivate. The human experience is complex, but rife with identity, commonality. Share your words with us so that we may embrace the world we live in and fully cherish our eclectic humanity.
Note from the editor
We want your personal stories. Essays that enlighten, amuse, inspire, captivate. The human experience is complex, but rife with identity, commonality. Share your words with us so that we may embrace the world we live in and fully cherish our eclectic humanity.
Editors
Jason Weiland
Personal essays and articles from a guy who never tires of writing about his life - jasonweiland.substack.com
Writers
G Correia
Taking up space and proud to be average | Writing about life and trying to make sense of it all | Editor of Freethinkr | Maker of pancakes
Lucia Siochi
Artist at heart, Technologist by trade. Lover of cats and coffee, life and laughter. Sharing my quirky point-of-view to help you.
Michelle Marie Warner
Writer of all things personal, socially conscious, sensitive AF, single LGBTQIA+ mom. Ready to bite off more than I've been chewing. michellewarner718@gmail.com
Prakriti Kohli
Management consultant. On a mission to design systems for success in work and life. Writes on business, productivity, and life experiences. Views personal.
Jessica Smith
Writer and mother. I write about whatever pops into my head. Relationships, Self, Mental Health, Parenting, Whatever. https://twitter.com/3282jessicah
Glenna Gill
My memoir, “When I Was Lost,” is available now. Owner of Memories Mastered publication. Writing here since 2018 and love it!
Ashley Shannon
Thirty something queer mom of two, one with autism. Lover of sushi, coffee, and wine. Living a life of travel. Top Writer ashleyshannononmedium@gmail.com
The Girl Who believed in Aliens
I am a Philomath, starseed, and lightworker that loves to learn/teach with my other selves by sharing my unique perspective and experiences via storytelling.
Jim Esposito
One day I’ll publish a bestseller, I’ll be a rockstar, I’ll walk the red carpet. Or maybe not.
Violet Daniels
Full time content writer navigating the world one word at a time | Top writer in books & reading | Aspiring novelist | 📚 https://www.violet-daniels.com/
Molly Coyle Shibley
American living in Ireland. New mom. Mental health advocate. Also writes for The Mighty and Molly Does Adulting. Just trying to get my sh*t together.
Anggun Bawi
writing on trauma, dating and relationships - in the hope that you'll feel less alone on your journey | lives in vancouver 🇨🇦
Echo Silver
Life’s about finding magic in the mundane. I write stories that confront shadows and linger on the edge of reality.
Coneilwriter
Elusive woodland creature prone to flights of fancy. Collector of words , feathers, pens and books. BA, Vermont college. Published online, in print & via audio.
Shelley Karpaty
Meditation and Musings - navigating life as a human BEing connecting the dots of the Universe.
Kase Johnstun
Kase Johnstun (kasejohnstun.com) He is the author of three books: CAST AWAY (forthcoming 2024, Torrey House), Let the Wild Grasses Grow (THP) and a memoir.
Christine Breese Spirituality
ChristineBreese.com— founder of University of Metaphysical Sciences at MetaphysicsUniversity.com, GaiaSagrada.com Retreat Center & FreeRetreats4all.com
Isabel Dewan, BSc, PMP, ITIL
Dreamer, story-teller, techie, wife, mother of two. Addicted to traveling, random musings, and ghost stories. Relationships, parenting, and self-improvement.
Sabrina Sourjah
Helping you overcome stress by addressing root causes vs managing stress, Coach, Free Class: https://calendly.com/sabrina-sourjah/lead-with-work-life-balance
Amanda Kay Oaks
Pittsburgh-based writer & wearer of many metaphorical hats. Making words about books, pop culture, witchery, health, travel, and more! She/her.
Melissa-Jane Nguyen
Writer and editor. Writing about parenting, writing and life. Working on YA novel. Tea drinker. Book lover. Wife. Mother. https://melissajane.substack.com/
Tony Russo
Pencil-sharpening enthusiast, journalist, author of “Dragged Into the Light” https://amzn.to/3bLQ0Wi
Sandy Gold
I’m an educator, an advocate for inclusion, an avid reader, and a mother struggling to adjust to being an empty nester. IG:@sandygoldcoaching
Tanya Griffiths
Highly sensitive and emotional person rooted in compassion; a story I choose to accept and embrace. Providing value, agitation, and catharsis through my work.
Kate Warrington
Writing about mental health, sexual wellness, OCD and other musings. Follow @katewarrington on Substack and @warrington_kate on Instagram
K. M. Lang
I write about family dynamics, religious abuse, disability and more. F**k the afterlife. Let’s make THIS world a better place.
Laura Townsend
Essayist and screenwriter living with PTSD. Reflecting on life after loss (among other things).
Em. Sullivan
writer, artist, mother | there's a lot happening in my brain + sometimes it's worth sharing | support my work at https://buymeacoffee.com/em.oh.sullivan
Ed Ergenzinger, JD, PhD
Patent attorney, neuroscientist, adjunct professor, mental health advocate. 5X Top Writer: Mental Health, Health, Science, Food, & Humor. www.edergenzinger.com
Danielle Loewen
she/her | reader | queer feminist | recovering academic | body lover | gamer | poet & fabulist
Thomas Quirk
Queer writer, thinker & entertainment producer. Writer & Audio Producer of My Dad Stole My Limelight — a podcast about coming out!
VG Reynoso
Social Sciences Nerd. Egalitarian. Activist. Progressive Atheist. Musings on life lessons, trauma recovery, culture, and any itch I need to scratch.
Qiraat Attar
Feminism * Mental Health * Productivity * Building dreams. Writes about a confounding world.
Barbara Carson Todd
Writer, editor, advocate, occasional organist/cantor. You can find me at barbaracarsontodd.com or on https://nyaddcares.org.
Jennifer Dunne
I help visionaries create real change in the world. 90-day Vision to Reality™️ program. For the serious stuff visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferdunneco/
Sadie Seroxcat
Essays & Poetry. Chronic illness. Mental Health. Literature. Boost Nominator. 'Counter Arts', ‘Rainbow Salad’ & 'Seroxcat's Salon' sadie.seroxcat@googlemail.com
Elise LaChapelle
I write about parenting, feminism, social justice, and whatever else pops into my head. Support me by joining Medium: https://bit.ly/31fUJ0P
Jordan Fowler
Technical Founder with many years of software product development and startup business experience. http://jordanfowler.co
