How To Essay

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In this "how to essay", select a talent or ability you have developed and share it with others. This can be any topic that others may have an interest in, like making bread, performing an "ollie" on a skateboard, saddling a horse, tying a fancy knot, setting a trap, washing clothes, changing a tire, cleaning a gun... you get the picture.

Make sure the instructions are detailed and complete. Good expository writers don't assume anything when it comes to the prior experience of those who will be relying on them for understanding. Minor details may seem obvious, but for many readers are absolutely essential to understanding the particular skill or process. This style of writing needs to be easily understood by those with little or no experience with the given topic.

When finished with your essay, let someone who is a novice with the topic of your writing read through it. If it makes sense to them, you can feel good about your expository essay.