Writing Tips and Resources

Writing is a multistage process involving prewriting, drafting, editing, revising, and proofreading. These stages do not, however, occur in a sequential and linear fashion; they are interactive and recursive by nature. So when we write, we go back and forth between reading, writing, and revising.

For a general overview of how to write an essay, you can consult our general guidelines for writing essays. To know more about each stage in the writing process and the different strategies of writing in more detail, read through the following tips and writing resources to find explanations, examples, and links to other useful sites.