Writing What's In My Head, How to get those pesky notes on paper and fretboard Options

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So I've been with you guys for a few months now and playing guitar for eight (woo over 1/2 year mark) and am really starting to move in the right direction. I'm to the point where I'm really discovering the kind of music I like - two examples of which I provide below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wBmIp1-CVY&NR=1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIjUswdbGtQ

The main problem I'm running into is that I can have something very simple in my head - not quick at all but when I try to find it on the fretboard - it takes forever AND I typically end up forgetting the thing by the time I find the starting note. In addition, I have listened to several guitarists who use licks and when I try to copy the lick, I can't - the sound is always wrong. I'm looking to create my own music but it's just not happening and thus dampening my ability to express my ideas.

Is there any way to train myself to get those notes right a bit faster? Also, when I have an idea in my head about a song, what is the best means by which to get those notes working - at least a bit faster.

Thanks for reading / listening

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