Oh, awesome! I'm glad I was able to help.
No problem! Hunting down writer's block and loosening its hold on people is a pretty fulfilling pastime. I'd say this was time well-spent. ^^
Well, I believe you’re off to a great start with the advice you’ve already received. I also tend to do things “backwards” or “top-down” as Idea put it—starting with a character and building a world around him or her. I would disagree with the recommendation that you should start with a world...
I write really long posts, so I'm lucky if I can handle 2 at once. Although... I usually scam more and go through alternating cycles of satisfaction and regret.
I went through a depressing emo phase when I was 12, and I spent most of my time writing dramatic poetry and short stories about death. Well, a 12 year old's writing ability is generally limited... so I ended up on this forum for teenagers to discuss writing techniques and critique each other's...