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: Focus on one paragraph at a time. Writing guides suggest viewing the essay as a series of linked paragraphs rather than one daunting task.

: Remember that "till" is also a verb meaning to prepare land for crops (e.g., "to till the soil"). Use it this way if your essay is about agriculture. : Focus on one paragraph at a time

: If you have a full day, assign chunks of time to specific milestones (e.g., 90 minutes for an outline, 4 hours for the body) to keep yourself on track. 90 minutes for an outline