These simple steps will guide you through the essay writing process: Decide on your topic; Prepare an outline or diagram of your ideas; Write your thesis statement; write the body; write the main points; write the subpoints; laborate on the subpoints. Then write the introduction; write the conclusion and add the finishing touches. Your essay lacks only two paragraphs now: the introduction and the conclusion. These paragraphs will give the reader a point of entry to and a point of exit from your essay.