The answer from last September was: start with writing exercises, but do start mapping out the novel I can't stop thinking about. Since thoughts flow more freely when handwriting, choose to handwrite on a tablet.

I don't know if I should start with the novels in my head, or with writing exercises. It's been at least 15 years since I wrote anything.

I think I am going to start writing again soon. I'm so excited. Terrified. Hopeful. Anxious.

Manifesting...