Ep.169 5 Reasons Why Essay Writing Feels So Hard (and How to Fix It)

#169 – If you have ever found yourself thinking, "why does essay writing feel so hard?" you are not alone. In this episode, I share 5 reasons why essays often feel overwhelming, confusing or frustrating—and what you can do about each one. We will explore why you were never properly taught how to write essays, why traditional study methods often make things harder, and why high-stakes assignments leave no room for practice. You will also hear why outdated frameworks like PEEL are not helping you and how you might be working incredibly hard but not always in the most effective way. If essay writing feels like a slog, there is nothing wrong with you—you just need better support, clearer methods, and more strategic tools. I will also introduce you to my brand-new training, The Essay Fix, which is open for enrolment now. Tune in to learn practical shifts you can make right away to make essay writing feel easier, more focused and less overwhelming. To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode169. Join the Essay Fix training. Check out my membership, the Kickbutt Students Club. Grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.