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Review for National Novel Writing Month, Berkeley, CA, USA
I have been involved with the Office of Letters and Light since 2004, specifically in their NaNoWriMo program. This is an initiative that challenges aspiring writers to finally write that novel they have always been talking about and helps them along the way by providing community, support, and incentives. Thanks to NaNoWriMo, I was able to write and then publish a young adult novel. I am now a professional writer. My goal for my writing is to instill pride and self-esteem in LGBT teens, and to help put an end to homophobic bullying. OLL has been instrumental in helping me with these goals. NaNoWriMo is an extremely open and supportive program which promotes tolerance and diversity. In addition, OLL has in the past raised money to build libraries in Cambodia, and now runs a Young Writers Program. It's pretty obvious how a program iike that helps with literacy, self-esteem, and academic skills, right?
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
building my writing career, which in turn allows me to help others.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
keep it exactly the same, except for creating a more up-to-date website.
