Books:
On Writing Well by William Zinsser – for clarity and simplicity in writing.
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield – for understanding honesty and authenticity in personal struggles.
Videos:
TED Talks on self-awareness, like Brené Brown's The Power of Vulnerability.
How to Improve Your Writing by Nathaniel Drew (on YouTube).
Techniques:
Outlining: Plan your essay before writing to ensure a logical flow of ideas.
Editing Tools: Use tools like Grammarly or Hemingway App for grammar and style corrections.
Peer Review: Ask friends or mentors for feedback to catch areas you might overlook.
Writing Style Practice:
Study essays by George Orwell or Joan Didion for their balance of personal insight and formal tone.
Practice writing shorter, focused paragraphs that build on each other.
On Writing Well by William Zinsser – for clarity and simplicity in writing.
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield – for understanding honesty and authenticity in personal struggles.
Videos:
TED Talks on self-awareness, like Brené Brown's The Power of Vulnerability.
How to Improve Your Writing by Nathaniel Drew (on YouTube).
Techniques:
Outlining: Plan your essay before writing to ensure a logical flow of ideas.
Editing Tools: Use tools like Grammarly or Hemingway App for grammar and style corrections.
Peer Review: Ask friends or mentors for feedback to catch areas you might overlook.
Writing Style Practice:
Study essays by George Orwell or Joan Didion for their balance of personal insight and formal tone.
Practice writing shorter, focused paragraphs that build on each other.