The term collaborative writing refers to projects where written works are created by multiple people together (collaboratively) rather than individually. Some projects are overseen by an editor or editorial team, but many grow without any of this top-down oversight.

1. File exchange via removable media (sneakernet) or email
2. File exchange via shared file server
3. Revision control software providing check-in/out
   • List of revision control software
4. Enterprise information portal, Content management system
   • SharePoint
5. Wikis or other online Group collaboration tools