If you have anything just tell me, espically if i go off topic...i think that i may see some of the topics different than other people would. Thank You to anyone who says anything!!!

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ok so im writting an essay on Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant by Anne Tyler and im having a bit of trouble. My topic is how Pearl (the mother) treats her children so viciously that it messes up all thier lives. my trouble is that i dont knwo how to start the first paragraph...um help?!
I know its so simple but i have a brain fart....

I'm writing an essay for a scholarship with the question: (a) Describe your educational goals and your reasons for having chosen the particular course of study in which you expect to enroll. If you could do what you most wanted to do, what kind of life would you like to lead 15 to 25 years from now? You may not be sure of your answers to these questions, but your statement about the factors that will guide you will be important.

There is no word limit. I've written a rough first draft. If you would be willing to read over it and offer some suggestions could you leave an email address so I could send it. Thanks!

Everyone comment with their email address or screename (whichever is preferred) and if they need urgent help for an essay. Perhaps this will make it easier for contacting each other.


If you currently are working on an essay, feel free to email me.
I could use some help as well.

I'd never thought I'd have to ask (let alone beg) for help with English, since it's always been my best subject but ...



This week, I realized that I am utterly unable to write reflective essays, so I am here to plead for advice/help. x.x;

It's really frustrating, because by just about any other measure I'm an excellent writer. I did well in the John Hopkins distance writing program (although sadly my computer crashed and I lost all the great advice I recieved from the tutors. >_<). I got high scores (above 700) on the SAT writing and critical reading section without even studying, and I've always been the top student in my english classes. In my current AP class, I get great scores on my AP prompt essays and analytical/character essays. I can write poetry, short fiction, book responses ... but yet I am unable to write about myself! I just don't get it!

We've started a unit on reflective essays in AP English, and I recieved a C on my first essay, which is a disturbing change from the A's I'm used to getting. What it comes down to is I have no idea how to write about myself. I can write anything about OTHER people, OTHER situations, but when it's a question like "describe your physical/emotional baggage and how it hinders you", I freeze. My writing ability, any eloquence, style, or creativity ... it vanishes, and my esssay sounds incredibly stilted and shallow.

It's not that I'm a boring person. There are plenty of interesting things I could write about, but I just can't seem to do it! I don't know if I'm overly shy about sharing myself with the world or what, but the same goes for writing about personal experiences. My sentences end up sounding elementary and unvaried. Writing usually comes fluidly and naturally, but when it's an essay about ME, I completely freeze. have to get over this block soon, and learn how to write a reflective essay, because I have 3 due in the next week.

Worst of all, reflective essays are super important for college applications, and yet they seem to be the only type of writing I am incapable of completing at a high level.

My AP English teacher has been absolutely no help whatsoever; her philosophy is that writing "cannot be taught", and that I have to figure out how to write reflective essays "on my own."

So, does anyone have any advice for me? How do you approach reflective essays? Do you outline first? Any special hints or tips? What steps do you take in writing them?

hi, im a high school senior who's been through numerous drafts (entirely different tries) of my college essay. would anyone be interested in reading it and giving me feedback? its supposed to be about how im introverted and what that says about me... I'm willing to look over other people's in return.

would anyone be interested in reading my essay to notre dame?
I'm in dire need!
Thanks.

I have two short esays (200-250 words), which need to be improved. I'm not a native English speaker. Anyone want to help me? I would appreciate it! Please leave your e-mail address and I'll mail them.

hey everyone,

i'm in the middle of editing my essay and was wondering if anyone wants to read it and give me suggestions? i'll send it to the first 2 ppl who comment with their e-mails (only 2 cos i'm totally paranoid obviously). i'll be happy to read your essay too. :)

thanks in advance.