Well, this is the first long story I've written that's not fanfic, and I had no outline, no idea what was going to happen, only a vague sense of the protagonist and one of the other main characters. But having put the thing down for 9 months, I honestly didn't know how much time had been elapsing, what season they were in, key elements like that! But now I know and can continue on with a bit more certainty. Glad you're looking forward to reading more!