Essaycraft

If essay writing makes you anxious, you're not alone. Many students – whether new to university, returning to study or developing professional qualifications – find the prospect of writing academic essays genuinely daunting. The challenges are real: understanding what tutors actually want, organising complex ideas coherently and knowing how to demonstrate your knowledge effectively within the constraints of an essay format.

This course has been specifically designed to transform that anxiety into practical confidence. Rather than offering vague platitudes about good writing, it focuses on the concrete skills and strategies that distinguish strong essays from weaker ones. Written and presented by Dr Neil Thompson, a highly experienced essay marker and external examiner, the course draws directly on insights gained from marking many hundreds of essays across different disciplines and levels.

The course covers the most common mistakes that undermine otherwise competent work. More importantly, it provides practical, immediately applicable guidance on how to address each issue. You'll discover what examiners and tutors are genuinely looking for and how to ensure your essays demonstrate your understanding effectively.

The course comprises 20 short video lessons, each focused on a specific skill or common problem. This bite-sized approach works well for busy learners. You'll also receive a workbook that includes practical exercises to consolidate and extend your understanding, alongside space for your own notes and ideas.

On completion, you'll have more than just new skills. You'll have a resource you can return to every time you face an essay assignment – a reliable guide that helps you approach the task strategically and with genuine confidence.