Grant Faulkner and Brooke Warner discuss strategies for staying on track during NaNoWriMo, including breaking through the Muddy Middle. They talk about the benefits of accountability, writing prompts, and writing in community. They emphasize the power of working in groups and the limitations of online platforms. A pep talk for writers feeling the strain.

Grant Faulkner and Brooke Warner reflect on their writing goals, the challenges of imperfect writing, and the importance of writing for oneself. They discuss the concept of a 'what happened draft' and share insights on the upcoming release of 'The Art of Brevity'. They also highlight the value of guest teachers, book events, and writing classes for inspiration and craft.