My solo-writing technique is much like using a computerized drum machine; I have several little short licks that I come up with as I play, then I can add them together to make a whole solo. I find it much easier and I'm pretty sure many other people use this. And the great thing is that once you memorize the licks you can just sprinkle them here and there or play one after the other sequentially to form out a solo like I said earlier. Once I get my recorder working I might record a demonstration