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I'm enjoying the answers. If you know any other writers not mentioned that might want to give input, mention them in.
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    I start with the basic shape of the story, some major signposts I want to hit, a grab bag of characters and then I go exploring. I generally have a couple of sticky notes floating around  and a sheet of graph paper with a list of concepts, events, ideas - connected by intersecting lines - more of a thought-map then a real outline. Beyond that it's limited 'pantsing' until I get a workable draft. I don't know about you guys, but my best ideas are in my fingers not my brain. AMOD exists within an established framework and history of my fiction, so there are a lot of limits and rules to what can and cannot happen that aren't immediately apparent. But within that there's plenty of room for weird cul de sacs of plot, fight scenes and such.

    I'm actually loitering on the entry point of a new novel that doesn't take place in that framework and its surprising how exciting and terrifying it is.


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      If someone lurks on a forum that doesn't even technically exist yet, having superspy-ed his way in, does this mean he's the world's greatest detective?
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        I'm proud to share the official Blood Dawn map!

        After more than 15 months working carefully on the draft for Blood Dawn, I enjoyed a much-deserved break during the holidays. One thing I got around to doing that I've been looking forward to the most is drawing the map for the world.

        Some of you have seen the sketch of the world (it's in the third sample chapter on my project page). This map is much more detailed and put together with care. It came together like magic, in fact. I'm very pleased!

        p.s. think this is cool? If you haven't bought Blood Dawn, then now is the time! This map will appear in the book, and is but a foretaste of the rich adventure waiting for you.

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            Yep, I said Costume party! This week's theme is bodies of water, so I shall dress as the Drummond Puddle *dons costume.*

            Alright, now that that's settled, let's chat ideas for what we'd like to see on this forum. My big hope is that it will become more reader-focused, so with that in mind, here are a few topic ideas of my own. 

            Recommendations
            (subtopics: Genre Recommendations, If You Like This You Might Like That, and Personal Recommendation Requests)

            Reviews

            Syndicates

            While You're Waiting (things to do and read while you're waiting for the book you pre-ordered)

            Draft Chat

            Author Sightings and Events

            It Arrived! (a place to squee over your book delivery)

            Newbie Guide (basic FAQs and how-to's)

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