The Writing Process

What is Step 1 of the Writing Process?

Explore your topic to discover its possibilities.

• Pre-writing

• Drafting

• Proofreading

• Revising

What is Step 2 of the Writing Process?

Get your ideas down on paper. Do not worry about mistakes. Just write.

• Final Copy

• Publishing

• Drafting

• Pre-writing

What is Step 3 of the Writing Process?

Make changes that occur to you. Add something, delete something, and just try to improve your essay.

• Final Copy

• Revising

• Redrafting

• Publishing

What is Step 4 of the Writing Process?

Rewrite your first draft and include improvements from step 3.

• Pre-writing

• Drafting

• Final Copy

• Redrafting

What is Step 5 of the Writing Process?

Polish your writing.

• Revising

• Proofreading

• Pre-writing

• Publishing

What is Step 6 of the Writing Process?

Write your last essay.

• Final Copy

• Drafting

• Proofreading

• Revising

What is Step 7 of the Writing Process?

Share your writing with others.

• Drafting

• Publishing

• Redrafting

• Final Copy