My process of writing is weak and scarce at best and probably not any more often than my cat here writing his bio on the computer. However, if I am right about the blog of The Usual Process the following are the steps that I would and should follow.Now I need a topic. What am I writing about? Who will be reading it? Who will my audience be? Once the topic has been defined I will need to research. Research online, at the library and ask questions. Any material, anywhere that I may come up with information on the subject.
Now I need to write a draft. Just write an outline or rough draft. Then I'll read it. Does it make sense? Does it say what I want it to say? Then I'll ask someone else to read it and give suggestions. Does it make sense to them? Do they understand it, and ask for their input.
After all of this and time has elapsed I need to revise it. I'll think about the suggestions and take out parts or words that don't belong or rearrange them along with rearrangement of sentences and paragraphs. Reading it aloud will make sure it flows more smoothly. I then need to proofread it and check all spelling, punctuation and capitalization and make sure it is rewritten correctly and neatly.
After all these processes I would turn it in, post it, send it or consider it acceptable for the reason it was written.
Vicki, every writing process is unique to the individual wielding it. There isn't a "right way" to write. There are some general steps (prewriting, writing, and rewriting), but there are infinite ways to engage in each step and they tend to be jumbled together in the heat of actually writing. Practice makes perfect!
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