User blog:DetJones/Thinking of making a Conworlding book, some questions first.

I'm considering writing a book about conworlding, specifically focusing on Conworlds that take place during modern day, and consporting. I want to know how some of the members here though make their conworlds before I start writing, so I have some questions for everybody.
 * What is your process for coming up with a Conworld?
 * Are your Conworlds based on real countries?
 * What era do your conworlds typically take place in?
 * How do current events affect your Conworlds?

Also if you want your Conworld to be mentioned in the book then you can leave a message on my page and we'll figure it out. If someone wants to help with the writing then you can also message me.