Lecture 3 The writing process Writing is a craft and like any other craft it involves learning skills and how to apply them. We can all learn the basic skills! and be reasonably good writers Writing is a process an activity that moves in stages and takes time to complete 2. Stages of writing The following diagram shows the common stages involved in a writins g task Gathering Drafting Information Targetting Filtering Final Draft Brainstorming Revising1 Lecture 3 The Writing Process 1. Writing is a craft and like any other craft it involves learning skills and how to apply them. We can all learn the basic skills! and be reasonably good writers. Writing is a process, an activity that moves in stages and takes time to complete. 2. Stages of Writing The following diagram shows the common stages involved in a writing task: Gathering Drafting Information Targetting Filtering Final Draft Brainstorming Revising