writtenthough

Writtenthrough is a coined term used to describe a level of writing that has been thoroughly planned, revised, and verified for clarity, coherence, and factual accuracy. It can function as a noun, verb, or adjective: a writtenthough draft, to writtenthough a draft, writtenthough writing.

Its etymology blends "written" with "thought-through" (or "thought through"), signaling that the text has been produced and carefully reasoned rather than merely produced. The term appeared in informal online writing communities and educational blogs in the early 2020s and has since circulated in discussions about editorial practice and writing pedagogy.

In use, writtenthough describes the outcome of intensive revision processes, including outlining, fact-checking, peer feedback, and multiple editing passes. A writtenthough draft typically exhibits clear argument structure, precise language, and verified information, reflecting deliberate planning rather than spontaneous writing.

Reception is mixed. Writtenthough is not part of formal style guides and may be unfamiliar to some readers, leading to ambiguity without definition. It risks conflation with related terms such as revision, editing, or thought-through writing, so concrete context is important when it appears in prose.

See also: thought-through writing; revision; editing; drafting.