Think back to early school life writing. As students, we were given something to write about as home assignments. It could either be something like "My first day at school", or "Importance of extra-curricular activities" etc… the list is endless. Ever thought why we did this. Better yet, what was the need to write so much in the first place?

The answer is actually very simple than you think. In fact, if we look at ourselves now, we’ll notice that writing has become an important part of our lives now. Writing helps us to present ourselves with clarity and focus on a particular topic, while shedding of any possible ambiguity. The more we write, the more clear our thoughts and viewpoints become. This is obviously why we’ve been writing essays when we were all children

Essay writing is an important task in our lives, be it at the academic or professional stage. Of course, writing doesn’t come easy to some, especially to those who either don’t practice it too much, or wish to avoid it altogether. Still, interest or no interest, learning to write effectively is important, and continuing to write better than before is the key to developing writing skills for your academic and professional lives. To get a better grip at writing, essay writing is an effective exercise which in turn gives the ability to write on almost any subject of your interest.

One of the most important things to keep in mind while writing essays is to write on something that appeals to our interests. The easiest way to do that is to pick a title that grabs the reader’s attention. A reader browses through several titles before finding something that will keep his interest diverted to it for a long period of time, so make sure yours is creative enough to stand out from the rest of the crowd.

Once the essay succeeds in grabbing the reader’s attention, you need to make sure that the reader keeps reading your essay till the end. This is where the introduction is captivating enough to generate more interest in the mind of the reader. If your idea is indeed exciting, then make sure it is illustrated properly in the introduction.

Moving along the rest of the essay, you can portray your opinions, viewpoints and explanations regarding your particular topic by writing extensively on it. However, don’t make it too boring and add the spirit of your attitude to your words. Be sure to add some creative punch lines and tidbits of humor, plus some creative examples and relevant experiences that’ll clear the picture in the mind of the readers.

Finally, be sure to summarize your essay by reviewing the most important parts of your essay in brief. And once you’re done, remember to proofread and critique your work.