# Creating a Writeup
The process of creating a writeup is similar to that of creating a finding.
Step 1: From the **WriteupsDB** home page, click the **Writeups** tab.
Step 2: Click **New Writeup**.
Step 3: A modal will appear with the option to start from default finding fields or use a custom findings layout. Choose an option and click **Next**.
Step 4: Enter the writeup name and select the repository and severity. Click **Create**.
Step 5: Enter the information in the provided fields on the "Create New Writeup" page. Required fields are denoted with a red asterisk.
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Visit the [Creating a Finding page](https://docs.plextrac.com/plextrac-documentation/product-documentation/reports/findings/creating-a-finding) for documentation on the fields referenced below.
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New sections for the writeup can be added by clicking **Add new custom field** at the bottom of the page. There is no limit to the number of new sections that can be added. Any section can be deleted by clicking the **Remove** button.
Step 6: Click **Close** at the top of the page. All changes are autosaved.
