Essay Glossary

Revise

The two elements of revision are editing and proofreading. Always leave time to revise. And to brush your teeth. Do those two things, and you can’t go wrong.

Believe us when we tell you that no writer, no matter how amazingly talented, ever gets it perfectly right on the first try. Try to get a solid draft done two days before the final draft is due, which will give you a full day to revise with a fresh head. In fact, you may want to store your head in the freezer for up to four days in advance to guarantee maximum freshness.