Ask a NaNoWriMo ML: What should I write? (Hint: It’s what you’re most excited about!)

Here’s a question I’ve gotten from several Wrimos leading up to the start of National Novel Writing Month:

What should I write for NaNoWriMo?

Or, almost as frequently I get this version:

I’m thinking about writing [Project 1] but I also have this idea for [Project 2]. Which one should I do?

And here’s my answer: Write the project that you’re most excited about writing.

Obviously, I can’t tell you what to write or which project to work on this year. I’m not in your head or living your life. But I c...