The introduction of a narrative essay sets the scene for the story that follows. Interesting introductions—for any kind of writing—engage and draw readers in because they want to know more. Since ...

Writing for Narrative Matters. We welcome essays from anyone with a health care story, from doctors and nurses, to patients, children, students, and others. The most successful submissions for ...

Narrative Matters, the personal essay section of Health Affairs, publishes firsthand stories that explore the personal, ethical, and moral issues of delivering or receiving health care—and that carry ...