Creative writing

What questions must a writer answer before beginning to write?

What is my purpose and who is my audience.

Define 'Purpose' in writing.

The reason for communicating with someone.

Define 'Audience' in writing.

The person or persons being communicated with.

What is the first stage of the writing process?

Prewriting.

List some techniques used in the prewriting stage.

Clustering, journaling, free writing.

What does the drafting stage involve?

Developing a cohesive text, organizing thoughts, and discovering a central argument.

What is the first principal of composition according to Strunk and White?

To foresee or determine the shape of what is to come and pursue that shape.

What is the purpose of revising?

To apply audience feedback to improve writing by rearranging, adding, taking away, and polishing.

What is involved in the editing stage?

Proofreading for spelling, grammatical errors, and word usage.

What is the final stage of the writing process called?

Publishing, or creating the final copy.