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Review for National Novel Writing Month, Berkeley, CA, USA

Rating: 4 stars  

I participated in Nanowrimo 2010, and I found the whole process to be incredibly inspiring. This is the first time I've started a book...and actually FINISHED it. And it doesn't matter that my book is not, by any means, the Great American Novel, and it doesn't matter that I have no intention of pursuing publication. Just the fact that I did it - I wrote a novel in a month! - gave me so much creative stimulation, and that's been spilling over into other areas of my life. Because I have seen the direct benefits of a little creative encouragement on myself, I was happy to donate to The Office Of Letters and Light, so that they can continue their mission, particularly their creative writing programs for school children. I plan to continue to be involved with the Office of Letters and Light both as a donor, and a participant in future years of Nanowrimo.

I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

The creative benefits I reaped as a participant in Nanowrimo 2010 have enriched other areas of my life, both personal and professional.

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

Give them more funding :) !

Role:  Client Served & Participated in Nanowrimo 2010 - wrote a novel during the month of November.