A basic tutorial on using mind mapping as a tool to brainstorm ideas.

1. Mind Maps A Basic Introduction

2. What is a Mind Map? A diagram that represents words, ideas, tasks, or other items linked to or arranged around a central key word or idea (Wikipedia)

4. Write quickly without thinking, editing, pausing, judging

6. Uses of mind maps From: http://www.mind-mapping.co.uk/assets/examples/MM---Uses.gif

7. Some Mind Mapping Software Freemind – open source Java application, free MindMeister – free web application, simplistic Xmind – Windows/Mac/Linux, free iMindMap – Windows/Mac/Linux - $99-$295 MindJetMindmanager – Windows/Mac - $349 Source: Hive Five: Five Best Mind Mapping Applications

8. A Few Mind Mapping Resources Buzan, T. (1991). The mind map book . New York: Penguin Tony Buzan advocates the use of mind maps as a learning and thinking tool and registered “Mind Maps” as a trademark in the UK and US, within the specific context of organizing courses. Mind Map Resources James Cook University’s links and resources about mind mapping Ed Borasky’s Website Provides links to open source mind mapping tools

9. Let’s do one… We are a team of writers who work for a TV producer The producer needs a medical related drama for a pilot to pitch to HBO Wants something never done before

10. Questions?