2.1 The Writing Process
Learn the stages of writing: planning, drafting, revising, and editing.
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The Writing Process
Good writing doesn't happen in one draft. Professional writers go through several
stages before their work is finished. Learning this process will help you become
a better writer.
The Five Stages
The writing process has five main stages:
1. Prewriting: Brainstorming and planning
2. Drafting: Writing your first version
3. Revising: Improving content and structure
4. Editing: Fixing grammar, spelling, punctuation
5. Publishing: Sharing your final work
Prewriting
Before you write, spend time planning. Try these techniques:
Brainstorming: Write down all ideas that come to mind.
Mind mapping: Put your topic in the center and branch out with related ideas.
Freewriting: Write continuously for 5-10 minutes without stopping.
Outlining: Organize your ideas in a logical order.
Drafting
When drafting:
- Don't worry about perfection - just get your ideas down
- Follow your outline, but be flexible
- Focus on content, not grammar
- Write in complete sentences
- Keep going even if you get stuck
If you get stuck while writing:
- Skip the difficult part and come back to it
- Talk about your ideas out loud
- Take a short break
- Read similar texts for inspiration
- Start writing in the middle, not the beginning
Revising
Revising means improving your writing. Ask yourself:
- Is my main idea clear?
- Does each paragraph have a purpose?
- Are my ideas in a logical order?
- Have I included enough details and examples?
- Is my introduction interesting? Does my conclusion work?
Editing
Editing focuses on correctness:
- Check spelling
- Fix grammar mistakes
- Correct punctuation
- Improve word choice
- Check sentence variety
Tip: Read your text aloud - you'll catch more errors!
📝Oppgave 1
What is the FIRST stage of the writing process?
a
Identify the first stage of the writing process.
📝Oppgave 2
What is the difference between revising and editing?
a
Explain the difference between revising and editing.
📝Oppgave 3
Practice the prewriting stage for a text about your favorite hobby.
a
Create a mind map with "My Hobby" in the center. Add at least 5 branches with related ideas.
b
Write a simple outline with introduction, 2-3 body points, and conclusion.