How to Write an Essay

One of my high school teachers told me this:

“Write an essay like a woman’s dress – long enough to cover everything, but short enough to keep things interesting…”

That has stuck with me for years.  In everything I write, be it blog posts or emails, thank yous or letters, I try to adhere to that principle.  Writing clearly and succinctly is a challenge, but the reader will thank you for it.

  • shawn

    that is a terrific quote. :)

    Another way is to do this: pay a nerdy but good writer to do your work.

  • CA

    Good