The first important thing to remember about a narrative essay is that it tells a story. The author may write about. 1  an experience or event from his or her past. 2  a recent or an ongoing experience or event. 3  something that happened to somebody else, such as a parent or a grandparent.
The drafting phase of the writing process entails the actual composing of the text. During this phase, writers use prewriting activities to generate a piece of writing in rough form.
1 You don't need to write up a formal outline for a narrative essay unless it's part of the assignment or it really helps you write. 2  Listing the major scenes that need to be a part of the story will help you get organized and find a good place to start.