In this engaging conversation, Marissa Meyer, the New York Times bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles and The Happy Writer, shares her insights on maintaining joy in the writing process. She discusses strategies for overcoming writer's block and finishing first drafts. Marissa emphasizes the importance of self-care to prevent burnout and suggests fun research methods. She also explores how to generate new ideas for continued series and the balancing act of writing while managing the business of being an author.