Essay writing is a crucial part of the modern academic system. However, the thing is, just because a thing is ubiquitous doesn't mean it's easy to do. Anyone can write an essay, but not anyone can actually write a good essay. It takes time to learn. It takes practice to learn how to do it effectively. The field of essay writing is a vast subject which can't be covered in a single article. But what can be covered is the topic-wise approach, in simple lessons. So today, let's look at the topic, "Six factors to consider while writing an essay." These factors are important as they affect the effectiveness and the performance of your essay. Let's consider the first factor: the topic.

If you want to draw lifelike portraiture, knowing how to draw facial features is essential. Below, artist and instructor Lee Hammond shares tips and techniques for drawing realistic faces with graphite pencil, excerpted from her book, Lee Hammond's All New Big Book of Drawing..

An object is almost never in simply light and shade. Rather, it is usually in an environment in which light is bouncing around in several directions. For this reason, it is important for beginners to understand the nature of shadows and light.