1. Clarity
Complex words and syntax are a hindrance to clarity and should be avoided. Ideas should be clearly distributed between sentences and paragraphs.
2. Don’t describe each and every one of your own movements
3. Avoid the second-person narrative
An important part of the narrative essay is the fact that the writer experienced the events described.
4. To interest the reader, dynamic word choice is key
Avoid sounding too clinical. Use the same slang, idiom, and turns of phrase you would use in speech. Avoid passive constructions.
5. Limit references
MLA format recommends including citations in the text, but in a narrative essay this is disruptive. If a work was helpful, cite it in a ‘Works Consulted’ list after the essay. Explain yourself as you go along, rather than trying to refer your reader back to a previous statement.
Some topic examples:
1) The day you faced a natural disaster or helped other people who had such an experience.
2) The experience of little inventions made by you.
3) Losing or gaining faith.
4) A dangerous experience.
5) A conflict with another person.
Hope this helps! ;)