If you're a writer, or if you know one, chances are you've heard of National Novel Writing Month. It's that nutty contest where contestants pledge to write a 50,000-word novel in one month. For fun. There are no judges, and you don't win anything but self-respect.
The amazing thing is, NaNoWriMo, which started on a lark about seven years ago when Bay Area writer Chris Baty invited a bunch of friends to write a novel-in-a-month together, quickly grew into a passionate, worldwide throng of tens of thousands. And it raises thousands of dollars each year for Room to Read, which builds libraries for kids on two continents.
That's right: Chris's idea generated an online, global community with a shared intention that's changing the world. No wonder we like him so much. Check out our interview with Chris, and let him show you what's possible.
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