Finding which channel is open
People with aphantasia differ in which internal senses still work. Some can hear music or words clearly in their head even with no visual imagery. Others have little internal imagery in any sense and work through real-time feel and reaction instead. You can test yourself: hum a phrase that doesn't exist yet and notice whether it arrives before you make it or only as you do. Try the same with a texture, a movement or a list of words. Which approach feels natural is useful information about where to aim your creative work.