The Writing Process by Michael Adelstein

Adelstein believes that writing is a process. To accomplish this process well, I, the writer should complete five stages and with the workload divided amongst them.

1. Worrying - 15%- In other word thinking about what you are going to write.
2. Planning- 10%- Organizing and outlining for the task.
3. Writing- 25%- With the ouline planning out what you want to say, write it.
4. Revising- 45%- Multiple times with different perspectives.
5. Proofreading- 5%- Quick check of the appearance of the paper.

Only 25% of the time is spent on writing while the other 75% is spent on preparing and perfecting the task.

I found this article to be very beneficial. It was written in a style in which it made me understand what is essential for a complete work, and at the same time not make me feel TOO stupid. It all makes sense. I wonder why I haven't done it this way all my life...?