Take a blank piece of paper, A4 or larger
Use the paper in landscape orientation
Start in the centre
Make a central image that represents the topic about which you are writing/thinking
The main themes (Basic Ordering Ideas) around the central image are like the chapter headings of a book
Start to add a second level of thought which are linked to the main branch that triggered them
Add third, fourth, … levels of data as thoughts come to you
Add emphasis to important points on the map
Outline whole branches of the map as you see fit
Make your maps a little more beautiful, artistic, colourful, or imaginative
Be humorous and have some fun!