How to write a mathNEWS article

1. Do you have a good idea? Yes = 2, No = 3
2. Is it appropriate for writing in mathNEWS? Yes = 4, No = 5.
3. Can you think of something funny to make a list of? Yes = 6, No = 7.
4. Write it! Goto 15
5. Write it anyway! Let the editors be the judge of if it is appropriate or not. Goto 15
6. Do you have enough items to make it a worthwhile list? Yes = 8, No = 9.
7. Loudly ask anyone else if they have any ideas. Do you get any ideas? Yes = 10, No = 11.
8. Write the list. Goto 15
9. Loudly ask anyone else if they have ideas to add to your list. Any more items? Yes = 12, No = 13.
10. Write about the idea. Goto 15
11. You fail at writing for mathNEWS. Go on Facebook and pretend to write one. Alternatively, come up with witty things for filler. Goto 15.
12. Do you have enough to make a decent sized list? Yes = 14, No = 13.
13. Write what you have, a short article is better than none...usually. Goto 15.
14. Write your list! Goto 15
15. ??? Goto 16.
16. PROFIT!

!theNewGuy