Algorithm to write a talk:


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Decisions:
1. Storage format: Clearly electronic storage is a Good Thing.
   However, handwritten notes are also good because the talk
   will be written out by hand when presented!

   Solution: Make a LaTeX macro file that simulates blackboard
   style well.   Have marginal notes and a different tiny 
   typeface for extra notes and remarks that won't be written
   down, but might come in handy.  There's no need for the
   text to be huge.  It is important only that it be easy to
   determine the link between page size and time to prepare.
   Table of contents.

2. Presentation: Blackboard and computer display.  No slides. 
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Efficient design of talk.

1. Choose a key mathematical picture that I wish to present.
   Describe it succintly.  This is roughly the title of the talk.

2. Construct a nice picture of the idea in my mind.

3. Hunt for logical gaps or inconsistencies in the picture.

4. Sketch the picture on paper.  Perhaps photograph it and save with
   the talk notes.

5. Divide the picture up into levels or regions that can be explained in 
   roughly 10 minutes each.  The number of levels or regions depends 
   on how much time is available for the talk.

6. Describe each level or region with a single sentence.
   Write down these titles.

7. Discuss why the picture described today is exciting and interesting.

8. For each level or region:
    1) Describe it
    2) Justify the description
    3) Connect it to the level or region.
    4) Illustrate with examples.
    5) References.

9. Summarize:
    The last few minutes are spent summarizing the picture and the
    levels/regions, and how they fit together.