“They” say write what you know. I agree with them. There’s a lot less research if you can start with something you know. There’s good stuff in my brain, but it feels trapped in there, so I have to coax it out. For me brainstorming is one of the best way to do that.

Want to know the secret to productive brainstorming? Don’t censor yourself

I’m a big believer in the unfettered brainstorm. (Unfettered – love that word.) Not every idea you have is a good one, but getting all the ideas out of your head is important.

Let’s practice, shall we? (more…)