Publishing is the last step of the writing process. The text is finalized, then shared with its intended audience.
Finalize text |
Make sure |
• text is complete |
Add necessary features like |
• subtitles & headings |
|
Formatting & presentation |
Follow guidelines or directives on |
• handwritten or typed |
Publish it |
Share the text by |
• handing it in |

Publishing can take many forms. Here are some examples.
Text to write |
Definition |
How it’s publishe |
Writing assignment |
School work with directives and guidelines |
• Handwritten or typed on paper |
School newspaper |
Information sharing |
• Printed on paper |
Class anthology |
Compilation of students’ texts |
• Handwritten or typed on paper |
e-book |
Digital book |
• Digital file |
Writing portfolio |
Collections of school works to showcase student abilities |
• Handwritten or typed on paper |
Audio recording/podcast |
Text turned into audio media |
• Digital file |
Video presentation |
Text turned into video media |
• Digital file |
Theatrical performances |
Text turned into a performance |
• Play |
Writing contest |
Text following context rules |
• Handwritten or typed on paper |
Blog |
Online text |
• Online platform |
Letters |
Text written for a specific person or group of people |
• Handwritten or typed on paper |
Presentations |
Text turned into an oral presentation |
• Handwritten or typed on paper |

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