The Writing Process
Writing is a process composed of five major stages. It is a process in which the writer moves back and forth through the various stages. Following are the stages of the writing process, along with possible activities in which the writer may engage.
Stages |
Possible Activities |
|
Prewriting |
· finding activities · selecting a topic · identifying a purpose · brainstorming · researching · clarifying · focusing on a topic |
· clustering · analyzing · organizing · interviewing · writing outlines · writing leads · illustrating · freewriting |
Drafting |
· writing · thinking · rearranging · elaborating |
· alternating between writing and reading · pausing · planning |
Revising |
· polishing · rethinking · rearranging · clarifying |
· rewriting · more researching · critiquing |
Editing |
· proofreading · final polishing |
· correcting mechanics |
Publishing |
Submitting to publishers |