Why I don't do NaNoWriMo - but why I think you should, and some advice on how. I'm giving some advice on how to "train" for NaNoWriMo and keep yourself from burning out before you finish. Also thoughts on competition and keeping to your line.
the blog post with the word count metrics I reference:
https://www.jeffekennedy.com/increasing-word-count-and-training-for-nanowrimo-2/
Georgia O'Keeffe quote:
"If you can believe in what you are and keep to your line - that is the most one can do with life."