Would you ever dream of presenting a gift in a crumpled grocery bag? How about serving a five-course meal on paper plates? Would you don your finest flannel jammies for a job interview? Of course not! You weren’t raised in a barn, after all. (If you answered...

What’s your problem? Do you have a problem-solution essay due soon? Problem solved. I got a chance to sit down with Kibin editor Buz H. to get his best advice for tackling the problem-solution essay. Take it away, Buz. So, What Is a Problem-Solution Essay?...

Theodore Roosevelt once said, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” But, don’t let Ol’ Teddy or that compare and contrast essay get you down. Compare and contrast essays are a great way to expand your knowledge on two subjects. And, with a little guidance,...

It’s paralyzing. Moving forward seems impossible, and self-doubt creeps in. You feel like a lost puppy, unsure of what to do next. When writer’s block strikes, it can be doggone demoralizing. But the good news is that an outline is your best friend for getting...

Erin H. has been one of Kibin’s favorite editors since August 2013. I had a chance to ask her for her best compare and contrast essay tips. Here’s what she had to say. In Simple Terms, What Is a Compare and Contrast Essay? A compare and contrast...

OMG! I have to write a persuasive essay! HELP!!!!! First of all, don’t panic. You may think you don’t know how to write a persuasive essay, but you really do. You’ve been persuading people all your life—with varying degrees of success, of course. From when...

What if you could be more persuasive than a presidential candidate? Too easy. What if you could inspire more followers than a religious leader? Hmm, maybe. What if you could convince Taylor Swift (or Taylor Lautner, if you prefer) to go out...

I take my dog Oskar to work with me nearly every day. He rides in a trailer that I tow behind my bike 2.5 miles uphill to the Kibin office. I’m lucky that I work for a place that allows dogs. Other dog companions aren’t so fortunate. Shouldn’t responsible...

What is a persuasive essay? In the simplest of terms, a persuasive essay is intended to persuade. It should incite action and pull readers toward a given point of view, or convince those whose minds are not yet made up. The targets of a persuasive essay are those...

*Pop: to suddenly break open or come away from something often with a short, loud noise (Merriam-Webster’s Online Dictionary). Option 1: Write expository essay in gunpowder. Light. Run. Option 2: Use ink to string together words in a way that makes your reader...

Every student has to take English classes at some time or another. In all of these classes, you’ll have to write stuff (cue theme from “Jaws”). Given a choice between two classes, “Writing 101” and “Breaking Rocks with Your Head,” most students would...

If you’ve ever had your work edited by Crystal W., you already know that she’s a genius when it comes to the written word. I sat down with her to find out what makes a good expository essay. Here’s what she has to say. In simple terms, what is...

Being able to write a well-supported argument is a life skill that will extend far beyond the walls of the classroom. Being able to argue well means that you will be able to fight for causes you believe in, stand up for yourself, and generally be better at finding...

So, your professor just gave you a new assignment, and it looks like an interesting topic. The problem is you don’t know how to write a narrative essay. Relax (but don’t procrastinate)! Narrative essays are actually pretty fun to write. What’s more,...

Do you know how to write a cover letter that will make a recruiter say “yes”? I wasn’t sure either. To find the answer, I reached out to half a dozen recruiters from a variety of industries ranging from a Fortune 500 company to a small business. I asked them...

Do you have an awesome idea for a novel? I bet you do. How long have you been holding on to your idea? A few months? A few years? That long, huh? You’re not alone. A lot of writers sit on great novel ideas for years but are too intimidated to get started. You...

Ridiculous people – they’re everywhere. You see them in San Francisco’s Marina District and in your favorite TV shows. You may even have to deal with them on a daily basis at work. Sometimes we laugh at them; sometimes we just plain hate them. But...

Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting critical systems and sensitive information from digital attacks. The level of protection depends on the organization and the use of technology and the skills of the security team. The Cybersecurity organization assesses...

According to Bloomberg, the cost of a college degree is up 1120% since 1978. This is higher even than the cost of healthcare, which has risen 600%, and food, which has risen 200% over the same period. Combine this reality with the burden of student loans, instability...

Going back to school after 30 can be a tough decision to make. Long gone are the days when anything and everything in the world was possible and your free time seemed endless. Now you likely have a long list of real responsibilities, such as kids, a mortgage, a...

Are you considering going back to school, yet you are concerned that you may be (gasp!) too old? “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis Well the good news is that you’re definitely not too old to go back to school—if...