An anecdote is often a short story or explanation of an event. Anecdotes are a story of a particular incident but from a personal viewpoint.
They can be serious, but are often told with a humorous twist. Writing great anecdotes is not easy, because of their sheer simplicity and wide scope of reference.
The best thing about anecdotes is that they are short and succinct, making them more exciting and straight forward. We encourage you to view some of the examples here and try your hand at developing your style.