We wake up with plans to execute for the day, well-thought-out or jumbled momentarily.
But for authors, not after the mighty dollar… thoughts are endless, even when asleep. I dare anyone to contradict this. Okay, I joke!
Authors are dedicated thinkers who wonder about those ‘fabricated’ prose. And I mean fabricate in the best sense of the word. Although, ‘compose’ would be a better word choice. I digress.
Authors see the possibility of stories everywhere and subconsciously align them systematically in true-tested sequences. You know, exposition, inciting incident, first problem solved, but then generate many others, etc.
My point is that random thoughts are healthy, especially for authors. Please don’t stop or attempt to stymie your creativity.