Hey, I know I don't really frequent the forum. Trying to change that.

I've been writing for something like 30 years, mostly poetry, stories a long time ago.  Its something I have wanted to do since the sixth grade. But I never really pursued it with any determination. I've decided that needs to change.

I've written and read enough, I feel I have developed my own style and voice. But what i have not done is  develop my craft. I have always had a  seat-of-my-pants  approach, and even though that didn't really work for me, I didn't know any other way. I'm cursing myself know for never pursuing avenues of  learning. But there is so much available now at my fingertips, I am trying to take advantage and make amends.

So,, having said all that: what's your paradigm? How do you approach crafting your story/novel/what-have-you?

Any resources, ideas, etc. that you care to share?

I am working through Fiction Writing for Dummies, and finding it quite helpful.  Say what you want about Dummies books, but some of them are quite good.

Writing with Emotion, Tension and Conflict by Cheryl St. John is also very good.

Looking at The Snowflake Method, thinking about buying the software.