Writing better essays

[InlineFour]

the basics are easy, spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc., but having the voice and flow is very difficult. 🙁 how can i improve that part of my essay?

edit: if anyone is interested in proof-reading my essay after i finish, please let me know.

 

[imported_LoKe]

Do you read a lot? I've found that reading helps me develop a better sense of structure. It comes to the point where it's all subconscious; you do things without even thinking.

 

[everman]

Read and write a lot, it just takes practice.

 

[InlineFour]

that's the problem. i don't read a lot, but im forcing myself to read more books this year.

 

[imported_LoKe]

Originally posted by: InlineFour
that's the problem. i don't read a lot, but im forcing myself to read more books this year.

You really shouldn't have to force yourself. If a book is interesting, it'll pull you right in.

I started reading something as small as Harry Potter, I thought it'd be stupid but it came to a point where I couldn't put it down. It's just a kids book, but I got so much out of it. I suggest reading it if you haven't already. 🙂

Also, Lord of the Rings is a good read because Tolkien is very discriptive. Everything flows.

 

[JujuFish]

Originally posted by: LoKe
Also, Lord of the Rings is a good read because Tolkien is very discriptive. Everything flows.

He also liked to use eleventy billion different names.

 

[InlineFour]

Originally posted by: JujuFish

Originally posted by: LoKe
Also, Lord of the Rings is a good read because Tolkien is very discriptive. Everything flows.

He also liked to use eleventy billion different names.

haha, so true. i remember reading the hobbit; i dont even remember a single name from that book, except for the main ones.

 

[Dacalo]

Originally posted by: LoKe
Also, Lord of the Rings is a good read because Tolkien is very discriptive. Everything flows.

I am a regular reader but that book was just too boring, couldn't get into them at all. Movies were great though.

 

[IAteYourMother]

Originally posted by: InlineFour

Originally posted by: JujuFish

Originally posted by: LoKe
Also, Lord of the Rings is a good read because Tolkien is very discriptive. Everything flows.

He also liked to use eleventy billion different names.

haha, so true. i remember reading the hobbit; i dont even remember a single name from that book, except for the main ones.

Try reading Dostoyevsky's The Brothers Karamazov... I sometimes had to reread 300 pages back because I forgot some character

 

[BeauJangles]

What level of school are you in?

 

[InlineFour]

12th grade.