Stuck in Neutral

I had a great idea for a novel. I was walking past a wishing well with my two sons. The idea came out of nowhere. I got in the car, took out my iPod, and captured my idea.

Then yesterday I had another one. I took out my iPod and recorded the idea before it vanished.

Newsflash: I'm no closer today to starting my novel than I was 11 years ago.

I wonder if I'll ever be.