Paragraph construction help?

Well, your ideas have just come out of nowhere. o__O Anyway, you will find it easier to put your ideas into paragraphs if you know when to start and end a paragraph (obviously). So, with number 1) you would type out the paragraph and end on a sentence that can be linked to your next pargraph, which is a separate idea (but still relative to the question you are trying to answer, as with all your paragraphs they should flow but always refer to the set question). (1 + 2) in this case could go together into one paragraph, or you could have 1) as a paragraph introducing literary influence and then link to next paragraph on other literary influences (this is up to you, depending on how long the paragraph will be). 3) would be a separate paragraph, but make sure it starts with a line that links it to the previous paragraph e.g. 'Although blablabla was a notable influence, the death of teenage girls inspired...'. Idea number four could be in the same paragraph, or start on a new paragraph if it is longer....you get the idea. Basically, each paragraph allows you to explore a new idea that relates to the general gist of the essay. I'm going to be a bit cheesy and say 'go with the flow' because, in essence, when starting a new paragraph you should ensure that it always links to the previous idea. Ahem. I think I have babbled enough...I hope it makes sense!