While laptops have made it convenient to take your computer and your work everywhere, sitting upright at a desk with your computer on a flat surface (not your lap!) encourages focus and better understanding of your work. It helps to produce the

TIP 3: Turn on the lights

Nov 29th, 2018 3m 14s

Light helps keep you alert and focused. Be sure you have enough light to work. Sunshine is best, so open the curtains or the blinds and let the natural light in. If you’re working at night, make sure you have a strong, bright lamp that will giv

TIP 2: Turn off the Phone, the TV, and the iPod

Nov 29th, 2018 3m 14s

This may seem obvious, but the first step to focusing on your writing is to eliminate distractions. Don’t watch TV or listen to music when you should be devoting your mental energy to writing. Turn off your cell phone, and don’t take calls duri

TIP 1: Set aside time to write

Nov 29th, 2018 3m 37s

Pick a time and block off an hour at a time for nothing but essay writing. Be consistent and try to write at the same time each day. At the end of the hour, take a quick break to mentally recharge. Having a specified writing time will help you

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