Mentally, seeking beauty (and being open to whatever form it takes) helps you as a writer.

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Besides exercise being good for your body, walking in particular is great for the writing brain.

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What's the difference between the two? Handwriting works great for drafting ideas, and typing is great for developing the story.

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Copying Stories should be like copying the artwork of a master. It isn't copying to claim the work, but to follow the master in their results. 
Like handwriting, or "do what I do" for writers.

So don't be ashamed to copy what someone else did. Just don't pass it off as your own.

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Final thoughts on turning your idea into a written project. Write down everything, pick it what's important later. Practice much. Good luck.

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When you try to turn an image in your head into a story, what are some things to consider? 

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How's are graphic novels different from written stories?

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Thinking of your story like a video game (sometimes) can solve a lot of writer's block issues.

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When your world is too big for one story, how do you explore it without losing focus? You make "side quests."

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How are video games a way to tell stories? What makes them different from movies and books?

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