Since I have an extended weekend on which to write, I have decided to take a bit more "structured" approach. Just as a forewarning there is going to be a lot of changes coming to what is already posted up on http://verocsaga.blogspot.com (it is private, ask for an invitation if you want one, hit contact button above, or e-mail me at fanscripts@yahoo.com, sorry for the redundancy of each post in this, but I am trying to expand my readership), and a little "lag" in new posts as I continue to write, edit, and become more organized.
As for the structured approach I am taking, I have been outlining, brainstorming, and researching both "composition" tactics and relevant topics all day. I have been thinking about this book/series for a long time now, but a lot of the order, execution, "dot-connecting," etc. is kind of missing. Even for a complete fantasy universe, I find it all very helpful. Here are some helpful links that I've been using:
For process:
http://thewritingresource.net/2011/06/09/understanding-the-writing-process-part-1/
http://thewritingresource.net/2011/06/16/iceberg-ahead-understanding-the-writing-process-part-2/
http://www.sfwa.org/category/craft-of-writing/
Kind of excessive outlining and brainstorming tools:
http://prezi.com/
http://www.mindmeister.com/
And there are your favorite books, Wikipedia, and the good old fashioned news for inspiration.
Over and out,
J.T.