Learn how to write a compelling essay introduction that captures attention. Discover expert tips for crafting the perfect intro and starting your essay strong. Writing an essay introduction can feel ...

SPEAKER 1: In an essay, the writer presents their own ideas or argument. Writing one can be hard work. But sticking to a clear structure can really help. Let’s look at how to write an essay. SPEAKER 2 ...

Like me, Adichie hasn't read much of the feminist canon. In this essay — an adaptation of her December 2012 TEDxEuston talk that was sampled so famously in Beyoncé's "Flawless" — Adichie writes: "Much ...

“Is God Happy? Selected Essays” by Leszek Kolakowski, translated by Agnieszka Kolakowska (Basic Books, 327 pages, $28.99) Leszek Kolakowski is likely the most important thinker you’ve never heard of.

The following essay is adapted from the introduction to "Best American Essays 2014," which will be published this week. Consider the appearance of the word in English—which is to say the appearance of ...