How to Write a Personal Statement #2: Don’t Get It Right, Get It Down
I’ve seen so many writers, whether journalists, authors, or students, just stare at the blank screen, paralyzed with uncertainty as to what to write when it comes to writing a first draft. They want the perfect introduction, they want the memorable, often-quoted line,...
Writing Tip #1: Brevity
In the spirit of brevity, I'm going to keep this under 500 words, no matter what. If you’re not used to writing several hundred words about a topic, it can seem like you’ve written all of your essay after 350 words, only to groan when you realize you need to get it...
Personal Statement Example #1: Physics in Writing
The following is a personal statement example that I have worked on. Identifying information has been changed. My thoughts are written in bold after some paragraphs. As a child, I would look to the heavens and see the billions of stars, seemingly clustered together....
How to Write a Personal Statement Tip #1: Brain Dump Before You Write
All of the questions I get as a college essay editor boil down to one simple question that seems simple but requires a different writing style than most are used to: how to write a personal statement well. But before you even begin to write your personal statement,...