I’ve published four books and written many more manuscripts, so you would think I would have it all together when it comes to writing.

But every time I’m gearing up to starting a new project, I find myself lost in the chaos of what to do. And here I am again, feeling a bit lost and confused of what to do. Not only am I struggling to decide on the book I want to work on next, but I’m also struggling to figure out how to figure out the characters and the concept without plotting too much.

If I plot ...