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A Bind

A Bind

If you travel with a fear of flying, mental health experts recommend that you hold fast to the facts. Remind yourself of statistics that show that the most dangerous part of your travel day is the car ride to or from the airport.

Microcharacterization in Nonfiction

Microcharacterization in Nonfiction

I’m not sure when microcharacterization becomes fully fledged characterization, and I’ve been debating whether it’s a matter of scale, if it looks different in flash than it does in longform. I don’t have a specific answer, whether it’s a phrase, a line, or a...

Essaying as Empowerment

Essaying as Empowerment

“Essays that dwell in uncertainty are in many ways closest to the truth of the human experience. They don’t offer tidy solutions because life rarely operates that way. Instead, they offer ruminations, reflection, a powerful vulnerability, and tender insight.”

Announcement: 2025 MMEC Winner

Announcement: 2025 MMEC Winner

Winner: 2025 Multimedia Essay ContestThank you for all the amazing multimedia essays this year--our editors and judge were blown away by your creativity, ingenuity, and innovation with form. After reviewing a great batch of finalists, this year's judge, Navied...

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