Organic Writing

As Nibo mentioned, I tend to have characters, setting, and situation. Everything else grows from there. And sometimes it really doesn't make sense as things change while writing. So, this year I have a vague outline of the major plot points in order, plus a few random scenes that I think might happen given the characters, situations, and for just amusement value.

The main character is Theonious [Theo] March, human explorer for Logistical Transport Interdimensional. His job to hunt around for new dimensions and see if there's anything worthwhile or the occasional transport of goods to settlements.

There'll be a few other minor characters & the big 3 Alien races - Carnivorous Bunnies that are skilled in Quantum Mechanics [Magic], Biotech Raptors, and a reclusive race of pacifistic Hedgehogs. All 4 empires are currently static in size as no new gates have been found in over two decades. There's a cold war between the races that turn hot when Theo stumbles upon a gateway to Somewhere Else in the midst of a shared space. Going to try to make the aliens, ALIEN. Yeah they might seem to have human motives, but why does that Raptor look at you sideways all the time. Is he paranoid? Sizing you up for lunch? Or maybe he likes your hat and thinks that it's a sign of royalty. Need to start working out the quirks.