The focus on the braided essay with be a passion or expertise. The braided form is one of resistance. 11 As I said in class, the form consists of three distinct narrative lines–a personal story, research, someone else’s story–that each speak to a chosen theme. To get an idea of how this works, read the two examples I’ve posted below, “The Bone Road,” written by USU alum Brandon Schrand, and “Agent Orange,” by Ben Quick. This comment has been removed by a blog administrator. I'm Shelby - I'm a writer who specializes in nonfiction and fiction. The form essay is also versatile; I’ve seen flash-length braided essays, list essays, collage essays, and hermit crab essays. 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