Ep.059 How to Overcome Two Common Word Count Problems in Your Essays

#059 – Do you struggle with word count problems in your essays? Either you write too much and really struggle to cut words out, or you find it difficult to write enough and ever actually reach the word count? Whichever camp you’re in, worry no more cos I’ve got you with this episode. I’m going to cover each of these word count problems and share some simple advice to help you overcome them. If you struggle to write enough, I’m going to walk you through some steps you can take to make your writing richer and stronger...to nab you those higher grades. If you struggle by writing TOO much, I’ll walk you through things you can do to tighten up the writing and remove the fluff…so your work is easier to understand and to clear space for those points that will actually win you marks.  To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode59.  Click here to find out more and enrol in Essays With Ease.

Om Podcasten

This podcast provides simple studying advice for non-traditional students returning to education to advance their careers. You’re in the right place if you’re a mature student, distance or workplace learner (or all three like Chloe) and studying for a degree or professional qualification. Chloe Burroughs, study skills expert and author of The Return to Study Handbook, will teach you how to study effectively so that you can boost your academic confidence, get more done in less time, and achieve the grades you really want. Chloe understands what you’re going through — the stress of juggling studying around your job and personal life; the feeling that you’ve never actually been taught how to study effectively; the worry that you’re not going to achieve the grades you need to move forward in your career. You’ll learn step-by-step strategies for time management, organisation and productivity; boosting your studying motivation and confidence; overcoming negative thinking and fear of exams; note taking and reading; essay writing and critical thinking; improving your memory; and exam revision and preparation. In short, you’ll develop the skills to make the most of the time, energy and money you’re investing in your education — so you can gain your dream qualification. With solo shows full of actionable study advice, conversations with other students, and interviews with education experts, Chloe Made Me Study will give you the confidence to achieve the grades you need to take the next exciting step in your career. So, if you’re a non-traditional student who’s ready to uplevel your study skills and results — hit that subscribe button to discover how to make your studying life easier.