You know about the structure of the personal essay and the topics that are good candidates for this type of essay. now follow the directions below to write a personal essay. think back over the past few years. select one event that was significant in your life. write a personal essay of two to three pages about that event. your essay should focus on these questions: why was the event significant to your life? what did you learn from the event? your essay should include an introduction, body, and conclusion. it should use a particular organization style, such as chronological order, spatial order, or cause and effect.