Try to convey the meaning and importance in your life — what we call the autobiographical significance — of the event or person you’ve chosen to write about. Think about how you can lead readers to...

Try to convey the meaning and importance in your life — what we call the autobiographical significance — of the event or person you’ve chosen to write about. Think about how you can lead readers to understand you better, to reflect on their own lives, to become aware of social and cultural influences, or to gain some other insights.