Brainstorming is a prewriting method used to generate as many ideas as possible about a topic before beginning to write.

The purpose is to freely collect thoughts, words, or concepts related to your subject without judging or organizing them at first.

• In the writing process, brainstorming typically happens in the prewriting stage to help you choose a topic, narrow your focus, and uncover potential directions for your piece.

• There are different techniques, such as making lists, mind maps (also called clustering or mapping), or freewriting, where you write continuously without worrying about grammar or structure.

• After generating a wide range of ideas, you review and select the most relevant or interesting ones to develop further.

• Brainstorming can be done individually or in a group, and it helps spark creativity, reduce writing anxiety, and strengthen the eventual organization and content of your writing.