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Opening the door to your mind <\/h2>

College application essay season is getting underway and I\u2019m looking forward to coaching a new cohort of brilliant teenagers as they craft personal narratives<\/p>

Brainstorming is crucial to this process, and I love creating fun exercises to help writers generate ideas. <\/p>

Reconnecting with one\u2019s values, desires and experiences is valuable for all writers, at all times, not just high schoolers.<\/p>

\"man<\/figure>

So check out the exercises below. Grab a notebook and give them a spin. You might be surprised what you find when you peek inside your head!<\/p>

Exercise 1<\/h1>

  • Make a list of five important people in your life.<\/p><\/li>

  • For each person, list 3-5 qualities that you like about them.<\/p><\/li>

  • What qualities do the people you love have in common?<\/p><\/li>

  • Why do you value these qualities?<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

    Exercise 2<\/h1>

    How do you like to be rewarded?<\/p>

    Exercise 3<\/h1>

    • How would your best friend describe you?<\/p><\/li>

    • How would your worst enemy describe you?<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

      Exercise 4<\/h1>

      You are receiving a lifetime achievement award. Write the opening paragraph of your acceptance speech \u2013 be sure to mention what field you work in.<\/p>

      Exercise 5<\/h1>

      • How would your best friend describe you?<\/p><\/li>

      • How would your worst enemy describe you?<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

        I\u2019d love to see your responses! Please share in the comments. <\/em><\/h4>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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