Writing an essay about oneself poses several challenges. The author must select what personal details to include from the abundance of life experiences, and strive to convey these authentically without sounding narcissistic, self-deprecating, or melodramatic. They must also make their narrative engaging to readers by transforming individual details into a story with broader human relevance. Finally, structuring a coherent order for the myriad life events into a cohesive essay presents another difficulty. While introspective, the process demands both skill and sensitivity from the writer.