Writing

Brainstorming: Generate ideas and gather information about the topic.

Research: Collect relevant data, facts, and sources to support your writing.

Planning: Organise your thoughts and create an outline or structure for your piece.

Writing the First Draft: Put your ideas into sentences and paragraphs without worrying too much about perfection.

Focus on Content: Prioritise getting your ideas down on paper and establishing a clear message.

Review and Evaluate: Read your draft critically to identify areas that need improvement or clarification.

Add, Delete, Rearrange: Make necessary changes to the content, structure, and organisation of your piece.

Strengthen Ideas: Enhance your arguments, examples, and transitions for a more cohesive flow.

Grammar and Spelling: Check for grammatical errors, punctuation mistakes, and correct spelling.

Sentence Structure: Review sentence variety, clarity, and conciseness.

Style and Tone: Ensure your writing aligns with the intended style and tone of your piece.

Final Check: Go through your writing one last time to catch any remaining errors or inconsistencies.

Typos and Formatting: Pay attention to small details like typos, formatting, and alignment.

Polish and Finalise: Incorporate all the changes you made during the editing and proofreading stages.

Read Aloud: Read the final draft aloud to ensure it flows smoothly and sounds natural.

Formatting: Format your piece according to the guidelines of the intended platform (essay format, blog post, academic paper, etc.).

Citations: If applicable, include proper citations and references for any sources you've used.

Peer Review: Share your writing with peers or mentors to gather constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement.

Incorporate Feedback: Consider the feedback you receive and make necessary revisions to enhance your work.

Self-Evaluation: Reflect on the writing process. What did you learn? What could you do differently next time?

Identify Growth: Recognise the improvements you've made in terms of content, style, and overall writing skills.

Iterative process: meaning you may go through these stages multiple times to refine and enhance your work further.