The phrase "actual writing" refers to the physical act of writing down words or information on paper or a digital device, as opposed to just thinking or talking about writing. Full definition
After actual writing of an assignment comes the turn of the editing process. (shinyessays.com)
Actual Writing Process begins once I have all the information needed to develop a custom created resume from your career documents. (resumewonders.com)
It's just too much fun at a writing conference to be working on actual writing. (advancedfictionwriting.com)