I've always wanted to write but never made it a priority. Then I stumbled upon Chris Baty's "No Plot? No Problem!" book and the NaNoWriMo site. It's a wonderful community of creative and crazy people who want to write, donate to writing and literacy programs and support each other in an otherwise isolating endeavor. I have met many wonderful, caring, civic minded people who want to share their love for reading and writing. They understand the confidence and reward of having a supportive community to cheer and encourage and help each other succeed. This has been a life-changer for me. I hope it continues to grow and change more lives every year.