Tips on Writing This Essay on O'Neill

First off, make sure you know this play backwards and forwards. We've read the play and we've seen the definitive performance of it.

Have the play with you as you work on the essay.

Select the topic that works best for you.

Consider outlining your ideas before you actually write your draft.

Keep your introduction clear and brisk. Be sure to mention author and title in your introduction. Be sure your thesis is clear and focused. This will give your introduction more of a punch and will direct/forecast the rest of the essay.

Keep your paragraphs thoughtful and unified. When you change ideas, change paragraphs.

Come up with a conclusion that really accentuates a final thought/idea. Leave your reader with something further to think about.

Allow time to proofread your writing.

Tell yourself that this essay will be one of your best.

Proofread, proofread, proofread.

Don't cut and paste your document on the blog until you've read it several times. Make it perfect.

Finally, be sure to give your essay an original, fascinating title. In other words, don't title it "An Essay on Long Day's Journey Into Night."

Good luck. I can't wait to read essays about my favorite American play!