Writing Process

Step 1: Researching

Research all the information you might need to know in order to complete the writing successfully and accurately.

Step 2: Outlining

Outline the writing piece with names for each section and bullet points under each section.

Step 3: Drafting

Draft the writing piece by writing the outline into paragraph form.

Step 4: Developmental Editing

Developmentally edit by reviewing the writing for structural elements that can be made better.

Step 5: Peer Review

Complete developmental edits by allowing others (peers or beta readers) to review the writing piece and offer suggestions from the reader's perspective.

Step 6: Line Editing

Line edit by reviewing the writing line by line to improve the writing style, clarity, and flow.

Step 7: Copyediting

Copyedit by reviewing the writing carefully for grammatical errors.

Step 8: Revising

Implement (or reject) developmental, peer, and grammatical edits to create a fully revised writing piece.

Step 9: Formatting

Format the writing piece in the correct format using the appropriate writing style guide.

Step 10: Designing

Design any aspects of the writing piece like the cover art, page layout and design, etc.

Step 11: Proofreading

Proofread by reviewing the final, formatted writing piece one last time for any grammatical errors.

Step 12: Publishing

Publish the writing piece online, through self-publishing channels, or with a traditional publishing house.

Step 13: Marketing

Market the writing piece with teasers, trailers, announcements, descriptions, reminders, calls to action, and more.