Whenever we write, we always go through the following:
- Thinking
- Decision making
- Reviewing
Writing is not one single event but rather many little steps that come together harmoniously as follows:
PREPARE
What is the subject and topic your writing will cover? What is the purpose of the article or story? Who are your readers? What attitude and tone will your writing take? What facts do you need to gather in order to write?
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WRITE THE FIRST DRAFT
Getting the rough, first draft down is how you initially express your ideas and opinions in a physical form.
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EVALUATE YOUR WRITING
Read and reread your writing, carefully evaluating the way you have structured the piece as well as the style in which it is written.
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WRITE A REVISION
Writing is hard work – writing a second or third revision may seem tedious but it will have its reward after you have completed your masterpiece. Try and improve your style, argument and structure on each successive attempt.
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READ WITH THE EYE OF AN EAGLE: PROOFREAD
This is where you eliminate silly mistakes in grammar and spelling so that your writing stands apart from the amateurs out there.
FINAL DRAFT – IT’S A WRAP!
Write the absolute final version that you are happy with and then proofread it once more.
