How to Write a Mini-Essay

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Mini-Essays are a style of note that blends speed and novelty with the depth you need to understand ideas.

They're an invaluable tool not only for exploring your curiosity, but also for putting in the reps for your writing habit. Write just one or two every day, and in a year, you'll be unrecognizable from the writer you once were.

But how do you get started?

Mini-Essays are a unique format, so it can be tricky to get stuck in. This video offers some rough direction for writing your own, for whatever goals you have. We're all different, and mini-essays have to reflect this by staying flexible, fun and tailor-fit to your approach.

Here I cover:
-Four rules to keep your mini-essays useful (and not a pain in the ass to manage).
-Techniques to write an enticing intro.
-Tips for writing the body text in a clear and logical way.
-How you can wrap it up with a punchy conclusion.
-How you can use storytelling to write mini-essays that make you feel.

Enjoy!

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00-00:27 Mini Essays
00:27-1:16 Personalized Writing
1:16-8:26 The Four Rules of Mini-Essays
8:26-9:04 The Three-Part Structure
9:04-10:35 What Makes a Good Intro?
10:35-13:15 Steal These Intro Styles
13:15-16:10 Writing the Body Text
16:10-17:47 Writing a Powerful Conclusion
17:47-18:03 Newsletter Plug
18:03-20:35 Using Storytelling in Mini-Essays (Story Notes)
20:35-23:43 Storytelling Examples
23:43-23:59 Outro