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Hello, everyone. As you craft your personal statement, I'd like to recommend an incredibly helpful book. Strunk and White's "The Elements of Style" is a classic, of course. But I think you'd be wise to supplement it with Clark's "Writing Tools: 55 Essential Strategies for Every Writer":
It's clear, pragmatic, and filled with tiny pearls of writerly wisdom. In addition to its short but lucid explanations, it offers excerpts from various authors. These serve as exemplars to vividly illustrate each point. And at the end of each chapter, there are specific "workshop" action steps to help apply these tips to your own writing.
Of course, even a great book is no substitute for an excellent editor. So, definitely consider getting help from @"David.Busis" , as well. I gained a tremendous amount from his P.S. curriculum on 7sage and from the edits he gave my personal statement.
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Bought, sight unseen, but without hesitation. If you vouch for it, I'm sure it's a keeper. Thanks again for everything, David.
Thanks for the endorsement! The free writing lessons I wrote for the admissions course—beginning with the one on clutter (link below)—are influenced by William Zinsser's excellent On Writing Well.
https://classic.7sage.com/admissions/lesson/eliminating-unnecessary-words/
Very nice; thank you!
I've never read a book about writing so I'm not sure how beneficial they are. I think I'll take a look once I get further along with LSAT studying.
A few years ago I read a compilation of award winning essays, and I found my writing benefited greatly.
Strunk and White's "The Elements of Style" is something everyone should read. Great recommendation!