Next, I create a quick blueprint or layout of my article. Basically, I will create bullet points or subheadings of points I want to touch on throughout my article. For example, if I want to create a how-to article about getting big biceps, then the title of my article might be "how to get big biceps fast". My bullet points or subheadings may look something like this:

• Intro
• Exercises you'll do
• How to perform each exercise
• Biceps workouts you'll do to get bigger biceps
• Foods to eat to get bigger biceps
• Conclusion

As for research, if it's a topic I'm very familiar with, then I won't have to spend a lot of time on it. If I'm covering a topic I'm not that familiar with, then I'll research before I create my bullet points list. I'll gather the points I want to cover and then create my bullet points list, if that makes sense?