Writing for Results

and Verbal Self-Defense

Another way to think of persuasive writing (and thinking) is verbal self-defense.  Much like other forms of self-defense such as karate and taekwondo, being good at it requires discipline, skill, and practice.

Being good at self-defense makes you more likely to come out on the winning side of a conflict.  It also makes you less likely to be attacked.

Resources for Persuasive Writing:
Persuasive Essay (Essayinfo.com)
Guide to Writing a Basic Essay 
50 Topics for Argumentative Writing

Sample Essays:
Television Watching
Euthanasia 
Cats 

Topics for Persusaive Writing
Persuasive Writing Prompts
Fun Persuasive Topics