A mind map is basically a visual,
nonlinear way of brainstorming and organizing information
that allows you to capture ideas playfully and creatively. The
only rule is that there are no rules. You can create mind maps
on paper or on the computer, and if you want to get fancy
and fun, you can use different-colored pens or markers, draw
doodles, break out the BeDazzler . . . get as creative as you
want. Here’s what a mind map of Jessica’s quest for a blue
room might look like: