Marissa chats with Grant Faulkner, Executive Director of National Novel Writing Month and author of PEP TALKS FOR WRITERS. In this NaNoWriMo-themed episode, we discuss the concept of "productive procrastination" and the joy of having secret side projects in the works; how to find little moments of "time confetti" to help move you toward your word count goal; using NaNo as a means to shake up your creative process, no matter how many words you ultimately write; and how it's okay to be a #NanoRebel and use the challenge to work on an existing project.Books discussed in this episode can be purchased from your local independent bookstore or buy them online from the Happy Writer bookshop.org store (that benefits indie bookstores) at https://bookshop.org/shop/marissameyerBooks discussed in this episode can be purchased from your local independent bookstore or buy them online from the Happy Writer bookshop.org store (that benefits indie bookstores) at https://bookshop.org/shop/marissameyer Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/