What are the steps of the writing process?

___________ is anything you do before you write a draft of your document. It includes thinking, taking notes, talking to others, brainstorming, outlining, and gathering information

____________ occurs when you put your ideas into sentences and paragraphs. Here you concentrate upon explaining and supporting your ideas fully.

_______________ is when you review and make changes to your story or essay. It does not mean fixing grammar and mechanics.

___________ is when you check for such things as grammar, mechanics, and spelling.

____________ is the last stage where writers submit their work.

What are the steps of the plot diagram?

In a plot diagram, ____________ is the introduction to the story, including the characters, names, and setting.

In a plot diagram, ____________ are all of the events that lead to the climax, including getting to know the characters, and events that create suspense

In a plot diagram, ____________ is the most exciting part of the story, or the part of the story that creates an emotional reaction in the reader

In a plot diagram, ____________ is everything that happens after the climax and before the resolution.

In a plot diagram, ____________ consists of the events that complete the story.

What is the most important tool during the editing process?