It sounds like you've already looked into the exercises and rejected them. I agree, forget the exercises.
Just play more stuff with the pick. if you've already looked at the method books, you at least have the general general idea of how to hold the pick and position/move the hand.
Now, you've just got to practice it. for single notes: scales, if you're into them, or just jam and play lead. The more you do it, the more natural it will become.
I don't know how you're approaching this, but I began as a fingerstyle player also, and when I started using a pick, I found myself just naturally avoiding basic strumming, and instead arpegiating and breaking up the chords. Essentially, making it sound more "fingerstyle". This is a natural musical approach for a fingerpicker, but if your challenge is physical or technical, it might not be realistic to try just yet.
Also, consider checking in with a teacher. A live pair of eyes and hands might enlighten you in a single lesson.
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