Personal Narrative Writing Guide
Use this form to plan and reflect on your personal narrative writing. Follow each step to organize your thoughts and create a compelling story.
Your Full Name
*
First Name
Last Name
Email Address
*
example@example.com
Title of Your Narrative
*
Select the main theme of your narrative
*
Please Select
A memorable event
A challenge you overcame
A lesson learned
A relationship or friendship
A place that changed you
Other
Briefly describe the personal experience you want to write about
*
Who are the main characters in your narrative? List and briefly describe them.
*
Describe the setting (when and where did the story take place?)
*
Outline the key events of your narrative (beginning, middle, end)
*
What was the main conflict or challenge in your story?
*
How was the conflict resolved, and what did you learn from the experience?
*
Which narrative techniques do you plan to use? (Select all that apply)
Dialogue
Vivid descriptions
Flashback
First-person point of view
Other
Rate your confidence in writing this narrative
1
2
3
4
5
What questions or concerns do you have about writing your narrative? (Optional)
Submit Narrative Plan
Should be Empty: