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Hi. When you want to write a piece for orchestra, do you make a sketch first? I mean two issues: 1. A general plan of parts (Form). 2. A version piano-like.

I really like this, reminds me of a Chopin piece I can't quite pinpoint. As you stated, I think it'd be a great idea to write a set of pieces that this would belong with. Welcome to the site, btw. Be sure to check out pieces by other composers here, they'll likely return the favor and comment on yours!

That describes the transposition for B-flat clarinet, yes. For the A clarinet, D minor becomes F minor, G major becomes B-flat major. If you want to think about it in terms of key signatures, the B-flat clarinet part will have 2 more sharps than the flute and oboe parts, so if you are writing in a sharp key to begin with the B-flat player will have to contend with even more sharps. Going from the B-flat to the A instrument adds 5 flats. So D major concert (2 sharps) is E major (4 sharps) for B-flat Cl. and F major (1 flat) for the A Cl. Isn't that fun?