ideas out on the storyboard panels and don't hold back. Very much like a brainstorming session, your ideas should flow freely and a bit of stream of consciousness is just fine at this stage. #3 Don't be an artist Don't let the particulars of the storyboard slow you down (e.g., designs, wording). Focus on the story first -- you can refine artwork and words later. #4 Be true to your goal Be clear at the beginning the message you want to convey and emotions you want your audience to experience. Remind yourself of these as you brainstorm and later as you refine your storyboard. #5 Focus on the "Story Arc" As you splash ideas on your storyboard work to first get your story "out", then rearrange, cut and otherwise edit. Then you can go back and work out details. But definitely capture the details during brainstorming -- they may be important later. #6 Collaborate! Working together almost always results in a better story. Different perspectives and different skill sets will strengthen your story. At SlideRocket we use the Collaboration and Comments feature to facilitate working together, often to great effect. #7 Don't be nostalgic One byproduct of Collaboration will surely be the need to cull some of your ideas or creative. It's best to maintain a thick skin at this stage. And when working in groups you'll want to keep your sense of engagement in the project, even if some of your favorite ideas were cut.