Writing was a way to express oneself and also an art form. If you want to express your thoughts through words, you need to constantly practice and improve your writing skills. As for historical figures 'documentary essays, he could try submitting them to some literary magazines such as Reader, Youth Literature, and Literature Appreciation. These magazines were more suitable for college students to submit articles, and the threshold was relatively low for beginners to try. When submitting, you can try to highlight your writing skills and expression skills, as well as a deep understanding of historical figures and a true representation of historical events. This way, it would be easier for the article to be approved by the editor and be accepted as a draft. Writing requires constant practice and improvement. I hope you can go further and further on the road of writing.