: Instead of tackling a 10-page paper at once, break it into "mini-essays" focused on one distinct idea at a time. This helps maintain focus and prevents writer's block.
: Don't let your "inner critic" slow you down during the first draft. Focus on getting ideas down, then go back to fix misspellings and punctuation.
Writing an essay doesn't have to take days. You can speed up the process using these methods: