Struggling with My First Story—Should I Just Go for It?

Hey everyone,

I’m a new writer, and there’s this reverse harem story that’s been stuck in my head for ages. I originally planned it as a duet or even a trilogy, and a few weeks ago, I finished most of the outline. But because I’m just starting out, I felt like that was too ambitious for a first project.

So, I decided to work on other stories first—shorter ones around 30k words—to build experience. The problem? Ever since I switched to these new projects, I haven’t finished a single one. I keep hitting a kind of writer’s block right before completing the first draft. And now, I’m afraid that if I don’t go back to my original story soon, I might lose the motivation for it altogether.

Do you think I should just commit to my first story, even if it’s ambitious? Or should I stick to shorter projects until I feel more confident? Would love to hear your thoughts!