Apply Mark Twain's advice on starting a writing project. Follow the steps above to create your own set of cards for generating story ideas. As you generate ideas, remember Jeff Martin’s description of his own process for writing “The Passage.” Let your own memories of people, places, and problems suggest some of your ideas. You don’t have to write a story yet—just be sure to generate at least five storylines and record them in your journal. and if you can can you answer my other questions that are on the same assignment?