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a five things essay

Jan 24, 2024

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The Five Things Essay is my go-to writing prompt when I spot the cobwebs in the corners of my mind, for Tuesdays like this one where I am appreciative of the deadline and yet feel like I have nothing to offer.

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The Five Things Essay

What Is A Five Things Essay? A Five Things Essay, or a Five Things draft, is an all-purpose writing prompt to help you find your voice, lose your voice, beat writer's block, or figure out what the hell you want to write about in the first place. Structurally, it is a piece of nonfiction writing, publishe…

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