First, bombard a notepad (find a good one) with my favorite black pen (links provided).

https://www.amazon.com/Bienfang-11-Inch-Notesketch-Horizontal-Lines/dp/B001KZH1KQ

https://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Retractable-Premium-Roller-Extra/dp/B00006JNJ8

I am taking down anything I see, questions I have, possible connections, illustrations, etc.

Second, cross off those things that start to go in the first draft.

Third, tighten and edit first draft.

Fourth, make final draft.

Fifth, practice several times in bathroom with fan on so as not disturb my wife’s own studies.  I asked if she could hear me downstairs and she said the neighbors could!  That’s good!