Writing takes place in three very broad stages, which are what you do before you actually begin writing the first draft, what you do when writing the first draft, and what you do after the first draft is completed.

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These stages are commonly referred to as prewriting (planning and outlining), drafting (writing the first draft), and revising/editing (refining and correcting the draft after it's completed).

Writing Takes Place in Three Very Broad Stages, Which Are