The semester is coming to an end and you are most likely tired and emotional; but don’t let this show in your assessment pieces with poor grammar, typos, and missing references. Get me to proofread your work before you submit. It could be the extra 10% you need.

The Essay Whisperer says: Unlike the detective novels of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Poe, and Agatha Christie, an essay should be full of cues, not clues.

Do rhetorical questions have a place in essay writing? The short and long answer is sometimes. However, before using a rhetorical question ask yourself why you are using it. Indeed, consider what the rhetorical question does in the mind of the reader. When you ask a rhetorical question, you are at the same time answering…

A testimonial for The Essay Whisperer: Tutoring and Editing Service: “Brett, The feedback is great once again. I can’t thank you enough for your help over the past few months. My confidence in essay writing has never been better and its come at a perfect time – a few days out from GAMSAT. I am…

The Essay Whisperer says: Contrary to popular belief, we are not inherently good writers or communicators. We assume we are as for the whole of our lives we have talked or written to communicate our thoughts and ideas to others. However, written communication is a skill that takes a great deal of practice. From personal…

Semester 1, 2016, is here so let’s get off to the best start. After you have found your lecture theatres, tutorial rooms, and the tavern, it might be time to do some study. This is where we can help by setting up study routines, interpreting unit guides, and preparing for assessment pieces. Check out our website http://theessaywhisperer.com/ or…

The Essay Whisperer says: If friends and family keep telling you that your writing is awesome, pure genius, breath-taking, but your grades say otherwise, it might be time to seek an editor’s professional input. Editors are immune to the biases of unconditional love and are therefore far more likely to improve your results. Contact the…

University can be a strange and intimidating place, and with “O” week for semester 1 fast approaching, it is time to get yourself prepared. We can help you navigate your university experience, including interpreting study guides, accessing your online units, and preparing for assessment pieces. Check out our website http://theessaywhisperer.com/ or email Brett at brett.jenkins@iinet.net.au…

The Essay Whisperer says: Although most of what we write is on our computers, phones, and tablets, tertiary, GAMSAT, and STAT exams still require hand-written responses. Because of this, it is crucial that you work on your penmanship to make your writing legible. In my own experience of marking exams, the grade never goes up…

With the GAMSAT fast approaching, it might be time to begin your final preparations for the written communication section. We can assess practice essays you have written or go through practice essays and sample answers to help you attack the essay section with confidence. If you struggle with structure or go blank every time you begin an essay, we can provide…