Step 3: Brainstorm.

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Remember when you made mind maps at school? Well, it's time to get out the highlighter pens again.

The best way to start writing is to get all your ideas down on paper at once. Whatever is floating around in your mind, it's time to let it out into the world.

Here is how I would recommend approaching this step:

A - Create a huge 'idea dump.'

Set a time limit for around an hour.

Create a huge mind map with the word 'Story Idea' in the middle.

Write down anything (and we mean anything) you're thinking of including in the story (no matter how small or silly!)

Don't worry if your ideas contradict each other (i.e. you have five possible endings);

just put it all on paper.

B - Create six more mind maps titled:

Theme (for exploring the themes of your novel)

Setting (for exploring the world of your story)

Plot (for exploring your story development)

Character (for exploring the internal and external details of your characters)

Character Development (for exploring your characters' journey)

Relationships (for exploring your character relationships)

In these six mind maps, you can clarify ideas and section your 'idea dump' into tangible information. Spend no less than an hour on each mind map to ensure you're delving into enough detail.

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