The Best Essay

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• Author: Paul Graham
• Full Title: The Best Essay
• Category: #articles
• Summary: A good essay should be surprising and reflect the writer's genuine interest in the topic. Instead of focusing solely on the quality of the essay, writers should explore various ideas and questions to discover new insights. Writing frequently helps develop connections between ideas, making it easier to create engaging essays.
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Highlights

• The best essay would be on the most important topic you could tell people something surprising about. (View Highlight)