Twolane wrote:We're all frauds. Some of us are better at it than others, is all.

This. The outlining advice is great. Conversely, sit down and write x-number of words a day. It doesn't matter if they are good. Just write. You can go back and fix them later. Sometimes you just have to vomit onto the page.

Sounds like you're completely overwhelmed by the project in front of you, that you're filled with self-doubt and looking for an excuse to not do it.

Yep, you're a writer.