Hey guys and gals,
I spent the last two nights browsing the tutorials on these forums and I decided to join in. I don't know what people usually share here, but I'm well traveled, graduated last month from, got my undergrad in Journalism and English but throughout the school career I took up a bunch of geography courses to prep for my career, that is writer. I am currently working on a map for my world (and by currently, I mean I have about 3 hours worth of work done and been doing it for 3 years) and seeing the tutorials here, I think I can get this stuff sorted out quickly.

My biggest issue is that I know all the details that I want to work on to make my maps, which causes all my problems. For example, I know the relations between tectonics and range formations, and I can't have a mountain range just drawn anywhere. Everything needs to make sense scientifically. That's why it took me so long to get 3 hours worth of work down.

I am currently working on a 6x4 feet roll of paper but I am switching to Photoshop for the smaller, detailed maps.

Anyway, I am looking forward to your input and any help, and I am looking forward to offering stuff I know.