Good writers, they think of and write down ideas that they can use. Brainstorming Method 1: LIST How to make a list Use a separate, whole sheet of paper Write your topic at the top Write down as many ideas as you can about your topic Write single words or short phrases, but don't write long sentences Write down every idea that comes to you, and don't worry about whether the ideas are good or bad Brainstorming Method 2: Word Maps Use a separate, whole sheet of paper Write your topic in the middle, and draw a circle around at. Write an idea about topic nearby, and circle it,. Draw a line to connect the circles. This shows that the idea and the topic are related. Add more ideas and circle the ideas. Draw lines to connect any circles with related ideas. Write down as many ideas as you can. Don't worry about whether the ideas are good or bad. After you finish, cross out any ideas you don't want to use. Brainstorming Method 2: Freewriting Wr