Step 1 - Prewriting
Think about the topic: discuss it with others, read up on it if possible.
Brainstorm: write down any words, ideas, or details that come to mind.
Work quickly, and don’t worry about the order they come in.
Gather and order your ideas: some people like to circle ideas that are
similar, then put a box around the next category of similar information,
then draw a triangle around the next group, until all ideas are ordered.
Some people also like to use arrows to show cause and effect, or indicate
a movement from general ideas to specific details or examples. Your next
job is to decide what order these categories should be presented in.