Question

What should be the first step in the writing process

Answer 1

There are 5 steps to writing:
Prewriting. You're ready to start writing
Writing. Now you have your plan and you're ready to start writing
Revision. Your story can change a great deal during this stage
Editing. You have overhauled your story.
Publishing.

Answer 2

After you have an understanding of what you are writing about the next step would be to BRAINSTORM ideas.