When I first started this project I had no idea when to start a new paragraph but now I feel totally confident knowing what to do. There are a few basic rules to know when to start a new paragraph. First of all you should start a new paragraph for each idea. You should start a new paragraph when you are changing to a new time or place. Also you should start a new paragraph each time someone different starts talking even if it is the same conversation. Making a new paragraphs in your writing makes it look neater, easier to read, and easier to understand.