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Write and format academic essays

If you’re working on essays for school or uni, this workflow keeps you on track — from research and first draft to final polish and export.

Polina Fomenkova

Content Creator, Blogger

Date published

September 23, 2025

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Step-by-step process

Step 1

Create an outline in MindNode or Ulysses.

Step 2

Write the essay in Ulysses distraction-free mode.

Step 3

Add citations and references.

Step 4

Review structure and transitions.

Step 5

Proofread and format to university style.

Step 6

Export to PDF or Word.

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