I know, I know.  This has been talked and written about many times over. But, I think I have some really good ideas and stories to tell, but just CANNOT get started.  I have one idea that has stuck with me for a long time.  I know it's the one I can write AND finish. 

I get so wrapped up in details, small insignificant details but ones that may be included somewhere in the story. I don't think I'm wasting time thinking of them but I'm not writing the story. Maybe it's psychological or some other mental defect. Maybe it's just my creative way, but how do others fight this? Too simple to say "sit down and write" though that may be the best thing. Are there other ways? I go the library and read a lot.  Of course subscribe to The Writer and go to writer's conferences.  But how else do we combat the getting started curse?  I seem to think of excuses to avoid it.  But I KNOW this is something I must do/ WANT to do!

Any advice or responses are apprecitated much!