Since I have been a designer my entire life, I have decided to approach article writing the same way I approach designing a collection, or a painting. I figure out what is the most important element. The over all color and maybe three shapes in all.  Everything else is a minor element. It's akin to an outline for an article, sort've a formula in a way. Since I am a visual person, I think with my eyes first. See what it looks like as a whole, then dig into content within each shape. If it knits together with no weak elements, no wishy washy thoughts, then it's strong and I've got something. Haven't the slightest idea why I'm telling you this. Thought you might find it helpful.