Question

what is the 5 step writing process?

thank you

Answer 1

Generally the writing process is seen as consisting of five steps:[citation needed]

Pre-writing: planning, research, outlining, diagramming, storyboarding or clustering (for a technique similar to clustering, see mindmapping)
Draft: initial composition in prose form
Revision: review, modification and organization (by the writer)
Editing: proofreading for clarity, conventions, style (preferably by another writer)
Submittal: sharing the writing: possibly through performance, printing or distribution of written material
These steps are not necessarily performed in any given order. For example, the skills used in the prewriting process can be applied any time the writer is stuck for ideas throughout the process. It is not necessary to go through each step for every writing project attempted.

-Wikipedia

Answer 2

What Rachael got from Wikipedia is very good. Here are some sites that will give you additional information:

http://www.angelfire.com/wi/writingprocess/

http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/acadwrite/writeproc.html

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Answer 3

This is an excellent review of this process. However, I disagree with the last statement. In one form or another, all of these steps are necessary for every writing process. Yes -- as an experienced writer, I may plan and map out my writing in my head for a short piece, but I still go through the process.