short article; short essay
A brief piece of writing, such as a short article or essay. Neutral, general term.
(my) short article; (my) short essay
Humble form used to refer to one's own short article or essay. Often used in academic or formal contexts when presenting one's own work.
Each issue of this magazine features short essays by well-known figures.
This is a humble short essay of mine, but I would be grateful if you could read it.