It depends on the story, really. Once I get a concept in mind, I sit down and make a list of about thirty or so scenes I know have to happen in the story and then string them together in order in a loose outline. Usually by the time I get the loose outline done I feel confident enough to start the first chapter.
I try not to worry too much about the details before I start. Knowing me, if I worried too much about not knowing precisely where I'm going every step of the way, I'd never get anything finished, perfectionist that I can be at times. ;)
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Date: 2010-01-10 12:24 am (UTC)I try not to worry too much about the details before I start. Knowing me, if I worried too much about not knowing precisely where I'm going every step of the way, I'd never get anything finished, perfectionist that I can be at times. ;)