Having too many ideas

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I am trying to write a book and I go through periods where I seem to have too many ideas coming and going in my head and so I get into the state where I don't know which way to take my stories.

Does anyone else have this problem? Although it is stimulating it can get me frustrated because it is like trying to catch a fly on speed.

All the time I end up giving up most of the time, hopefully you can do better.

An old habit I need to get back into is writing my Ideas down for later, in short notes.

Same problem here. I wish I could offer some advice on how to deal with it, but I can't.

I just put down the dea with an analytical breakdown of where I could take it and continue the story later with what would suit it best. I used to do that, but have gone to lyrics writing exclusively.

Voice recorder or cell phone with the corresponding function. You can describe it in great length and much faster than writing, also if you're on the way, no need to find a place to sit down and write, just take your gadget and talk.

Sometime later i transcribe it, each idea on an index card, add cross--references and a headline and file it in alphabetical order. This way nothing gets lost.

I almost always write them down but my problem is trying to pick the correct route for my stories. I am always changing my mind and get dispondent with conflicting ideas or inconsistancies.