The parts of a workflow
Several angles and best of several
Look at the same material from several sides, then combine what each found. Or make several versions of the same thing and keep the best.
Several angles
One draft
Start with one draft.
Best of several
One request
Start with one request.
A real example
Several angles on one draft
From the template: Review a draft before you send it- Writing passCheck the draft for clarity, order, length and tone for its reader.
- Substance passList each claim in the draft and mark whether it is backed by a source.
- Ranked fix listCombine both passes into one short list of fixes, most important first.
Three versions, the best kept
From the template: Draft three versions and pick the best- Write three versionsWrite three versions that take clearly different approaches.
- Rate each version against your criteriaRate every version on every criterion, with a reason that points to the text.
- Keep the winner and say whyPick the version that best meets the criteria, and show the reason in the open.
What makes it work
- 1Each angle has its own jobA writing pass and a substance pass read the same draft and find different problems.
- 2Versions are scored, not guessed atEach version is rated against stated criteria, and the best is kept with the reason shown.
- 3Combine at the endWhat the angles found becomes one list, most important first, not two lists to reconcile.
Templates that use this part
- Draft three versions and pick the bestBest of several. Steps: Write three versions, Rate each version against your criteria, Keep the winner and say why.
- Review a draft before you send itSeveral angles. Steps: Writing pass, Substance pass, Ranked fix list.