Thanks guys!
There's some great info here and I'm looking forward to using it.
MoeJoe:
I will definitely get those two books, they sound like just what I need. As for your suggestions, all I can say is WOW!
, great stuff. I really appreciate the tips. I can be over analytical at times so your basics (plot, characters, begin, end) will help me focus on actually writing.
I definitely am going into this purely for the "fun factor". I've always wanted to write but never set aside the time/motivation. Now's the time!
Simon:
I have started planning out the basics, much like MoeJoe suggested. I have a plot, beginning, and ending so far and will work on the main characters next. I'm using a free, web-based mind mapping application called Mind42 that is really helping me visualize the flow of the story.
I'll post an update of my progress after this coming weekend (the weather is supposed to be terrible which should be perfect for writing!).
