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How to Write Compelling Essays

Here are some guidelines that will make your essay memorable

Rusty Alderson
4 min readDec 16, 2022

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An essay can be a great way to let the world know what you think about a given topic — a way to expose your readers to an opinion they might not have considered. To make it compelling, start with a strong thesis that clearly states the main point of your…

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Rusty Alderson

Retired technologist — eschewing cubicles; habitual observer; perpetual student; philosopher; poet; essayist; advocate for nature and wilderness.