Writing process Step1→ Prewriting Planning Your Writing When you prewrite,you choose your topic and gather details about it. WritingWriting the First Draft Step2→ When you write a first draft,you identify your topic and add supporting details RevisingImproving Your Writing Step3→ When you revise,you change parts to make your writing better.Use the traits of writing as a guide. EditingChecking for Conventions Step4→ When you edit,you check for spelling, punctuation,and capitalization errors.Then you correct any that you find. Publishing sharing Your Final Copy Step5→ When you publish your writing,you make a neat,final copy and share it with others.Step 1  Step 2  Step 3  Step 4  Step 5 