Most writers find it difficult to find a subject to write on. A method frequently used to gather ideas is brainstorming. The method has been used for many years in business. You get a group of people around a table, and they try to solve a problem. The people simply start talking and ＿＿（9）＿＿ to each other, then ideas come out in the process. Brainstorming is particularly valuable to the writer ＿＿（10）＿＿ it offers a technique for getting suggestions and leads for a subject. Most of us brainstorm ＿＿（11）＿＿ . You start with something—anything—and with a pencil and paper you talk to yourself. At first you write down whatever comes to mind. But after a few phrases appear, you gently apply pressure and shape some of the material as it ＿＿（12）＿＿ . Only when the ideas tend to get ＿＿（13）＿＿ should you come to a conclusion that may provide a subject. This may not be your final subject, but at least it is a beginning.