I make a big old list (on actual paper) and then I cross out and add and then cross out again fandoms until I figure out both what I want to request and what I want to write! It involves lots of scribbling. Also, I figure chosing the stories I want to request is like sneaking into the closet and shaking all the presents before Christmas. Which one sounds the awesomest?

So, yes, big list and shake your presents is my advice.