FAQ: What's your writing process?

What an adorable question. I am so flattered that someone thinks there is a method to this madness. And look, if I had my druthers there would be. Lord knows I try to be a plotter (rather than a pantser). I have been known to craft exceptionally detailed and color-coordinated spreadsheets of fictional wonderness. But there comes a time when this author throws away the outline and starts making sh** up.

I'm writing book number 7 now, and I must admit there is a method. Because, without fail, this is what happens when I write a book. I just don't particularly like this method. It goes something like this:

Mull over next book while writing current book. Become very excited about New Book even though I might be months or even years away from writing it.
Finally get around to writing New Book. Resolve to make it the most beautifully, intricately plotted novel in all of creation. Daydream about weaving in complex themes, works of literature, the most passionate romance every typed out on Microsoft Word.
Make playlist for New Book. Visit itunes to make sure my library includes all and any songs that might possibly be inspiring.
Draft character backstories and promptly set them aside as I am so keen to start the story!
Begin writing. Decide an outline would be helpful.
Begin outlining.
Research.
Feel the need to write the first few chapters to see my characters in action and get a feel for the direction of the story.
Write the first 3 chapters.
Continue outlining.
Revise playlist.
Abandon outline 3/4 of the way through the novel because I'll figure out the end when I get there (*With the exception of A Groom Of One's Own , in which I knew the ending before I knew anything else about the story).
Dive into the story.
Re-write first three chapters.
Become utterly vexed at chapter 4. Without fail. I loathe chapter 4.
Refer to outline. Decide outline is rubbish. Wish I had done more research.
Consider starting over completely.
Do the following mathematical equation: days until deadline ÷  80,000 = daily word count I must reach in order to turn book in on time.
Decide that outline and characters characters are pretty good, actually.
Write. Refer to outline. Make things up. Just keep writing.

So, are y'all super organized about getting stuff done or procrastinators?