Various logos are created through this service. Can provide some visual inspiration for your own designs.
http://logopond.com/

Logo designer with breakdowns of how he approaches the design process
http://www.davidairey.com/berthier-logo-design-process/

The worlds top logo designers. Maybe you'll get there some day.
http://www.davidairey.com/the-worlds-best-logo-designers/

Article on the design process and locations for resources
http://www.1stwebdesigner.com/development/create-logotypes-using-just-type-and-different-variations/