Do you want to write a novel? Don’t just go and write. What does it mean to just start writing? Is it throwing words into a blender until you get 300 pages mashed together? Probably not.
With any big task, you must set goals that are achievable and specific. i.e. “I will work on this project with zero distractions for 12 hours a week.”
That is the input you can control. Focus on that. The idea of “just write a novel” is far too vague and you will never stick with it.
Working for 12 hours of intense focus each week is possible. Now, you must break down that big task into bite-sized pieces that you can sit down and start work on in those 12 hours you now have dedicated to writing a book.
Achievable goals paired with specific yet small tasks is the way to success. You can start right now.