Comments on: Use Mind-Mapping & Analyzing to Help Overcome Writer’s Block

By: Patti Stafford

Patti Stafford — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:06:04 +0000

Thanks for the great links Matthew and for stopping by. I personally prefer paper, but I'm sure a lot of readers would rather use a computer program.
Thanks again for sharing!
Patti

By: Matthew Bibby

Matthew Bibby — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:20:43 +0000

Great tips Patti, thank you.

Mind mapping is great for generating ideas and once you get the hang of it is by far one of the most effective ways to brainstorm.

There are heaps of great mind mapping programs out there to use on your PC & Mac, some are free, others are expensive, some are online etc.

Jane Hart has a great list of mind mapping and brainstorming programs: http://tr.im/iz5c

For a truly beautiful mind mapping program ($$$) have a look at iMindMap: http://tr.im/iz5u

A clean simple online mind map (free and $$$) see Wisdomap: http://tr.im/iz5I

One of the best professional mind mapping programs you can get, Mindjet MindManger: http://tr.im/iz62

Of if you are a Mac user, and are looking for a “All in One” solution that includes mind mapping as well as more than you could ever dream of, get Zengobi's Curio: http://tr.im/iz6a ($$$ with 60 day trial available).

This program is so amazing that I now use it in place of the above dedicated mind mapping programs (yes, I have tried all of those that are listed and while I love each mentioned program for different reasons . . . Curio is in a class of its own).

Actually, if you don't have a Mac . . . go and get one so you can use Curio!

Keep up the great work!

Matthew Bibby