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Over the past years of creating content online, I’ve struggled to find my style. Even after dozens of videos and writings, I still have yet to find the style of content that resonates with me.
Every time I sit down to write a blog post or YouTube script, it always feels like a chore — like I’m forced to do it (just like another form of school).
I want something fun, engaging, and that isn’t too mentally taxing for me, yet still insightful, valuable, and intriguing for you.
This is where I discovered the concept of mini essays from a video I watched by YouTuber Odysseas.
A mini essay is a short-form piece of writing designed to capture and develop a single idea or a small set of related thoughts.
Unlike the long, structured academic essays you’d write for a grade in school, mini essays are written voluntarily — often as an aid for learning and a form of creative expression
Personally, after experimenting with writing mini essays for a few weeks now, I find them incredibly valuable as a tool for self-improvement where I get to:
Refine my writing skills.
Explore creativity in a structured way.
Deepen my understanding of topics.
Organize my thoughts more effectively.
Mini essays exist beyond school assignments; they can take the form of journal entries, blog posts, Twitter threads, or even Instagram captions.
They offer flexibility, purpose, and an opportunity to sharpen thinking and communication skills — all without the pressure of a formal essay structure.
For me, writing mini essays is more than just a practice — it’s an intentional discipline. It’s a way to sharpen my thoughts, challenge my perspectives, and evolve as both a writer and a thinker. On the surface, it may seem like just another form of writing, but in reality, it’s a vessel for knowledge — one that expands alongside my mind, growing with each new idea I nurture.
A few years from now, I hope to have written enough mini essays to build a vast reservoir of insights — one that I can draw from to support future work. More importantly, I want to accumulate wisdom that I can pass down to others, inspiring change and contributing to something greater than myself.