What is the Office of Letters and Light?

[xxlightwinds]

i wish i could donate, but im broke D:

[supernatural119]

Someone is writing a novel in Antarctica?... There are people in Antarctica??

[CredoOfTheWolf]

@supernatural119 Researchers go there in the summer which falls on november and one of the researchers did reach the goal while he was there :)

[micey02]

Love it, i support you guys all the way and i did this for the first time and Won!!!! woot!

[gwriterk]

I want to work for NaNoWriMo.

WHEN CAN I START?

[dannerzme]

yes! NaNoWRIMo! I knew it! ;)

This was my first year... I loved it. :)

[AnnaLibertas]

what do you mean no wizards? I'm positive I'm not the only wizarding potterhead writing NaNoWriMo

[Alphabet5772]

I have been saying NaNoWriMo wrong this whole time.

[SyawnFox]

I don't know what Chris means about the lack of wizards... I've met the staff, and I can vouch for their sparkling magicalness.

[murphyole108]

RE Antarctica.

maybe someone at the Alfred Wegener Institute for polar research ?

[charlottedragonpetal]

day nineteen: 29 747.

I love OLL, particpate in most of their programs and get sponsered every time to raise fund. If I had money, I would donate it. For Sure. :)

Love OLL

[Audreyfan1001]

Woo Hoo! Go NaNoWriMo!!!!! Thumbs up if you joined this year!

[Ramzuiv]

NaNoWriMo has tons of wizards, all writers are wizards in their own world.

[Glarvole555]

I feel bad about starting so late, but I'm going to see just how far I can get with 50k. I've a project I've been working on that I will use for the first bit, if that's legal. :P

Write well!

8')

[RedFireLilly]

YAY I LOVE NANO!!!! FINISHED MY 50K ON NOV. 11th!!!!

11-11-11!! Whooo!!!

[Kamiani]

Day 9 of Nano and at 13,579 so far! :D

[reallygoodauthor7]

I'm at 3,500 words and going strong!!

[xandraMAEday]

I am now going to bug my parents to donate for me. NaNoWriMo FTW! It;s only day four and I'm already past 10000 words!

[PowerOfPie]

@xandraMAEday Wow, lucky. I just passed 6,000. It's my first year, though.

[xandraMAEday]

@PowerOfPie I'm in my first year too! First years unite!

[freakycatdog]

Oohhhh what a cute video!!! xD

[knotbox]

I really want to donate now. No joke. I also want my brother's school to institute the use of your YWP.

[atf5150]

I love OLL and NaNoWriMo. This video made me smile.

[r4z0r94]

4 people clearly got killed off by Chris in his previous novels.

[supercharito66]

Why is there 4 dislikes????????????

[gillz94]

good luck, nanowrimoers everywhere! It all begins today! :D

[LoudlyUnspoken]

that awkward moment when if I had money I'd rather donate it to letters and lights than to buy anything for myself

then again I don't have money

but I can make my character have money and donate it

does that count

[FutureNovelist887]

@LoudlyUnspoken Absolutely. :)

[RedFireLilly]

Even my young daughter commented "Wow, nice video!"

So there you have it.

YAY NANO BEGINS TODAY!

NOV 1st!

[andrie16]

A little more than two hours, can't waittttttttttttttttttttttt!

[ClaudariaMostri]

NANOWRIMO, HERE I COME! :D

[AudreytheJungleGirl]

4 people spend their days inside small offices eating high in cholestoral foods and repeatedly hitting the dislike button. you may prevail for NOW but soon you will be voldemort and we will be harry in the last half hour of harry potter and the deathly hallows part TWO

[QueenHoshi]

How can 4 people not like this. I hope they are not NaNo people, for shame if they are. Yes we were promised Wizards but..NaNoWriMo + OLL are great regardless.

[plmnbvcxz1234567890]

lol, how the hell are people raging over a charity organization's video?

[MusikLuver211]

this was interesting and cute. :)

[Urmotherrocks]

Fantastic! And I hope I will donate this year. It's kind of difficult as I really am pushed for money but I'll honestly try!

[Fantasmagorio]

Wizard for hire here!

[adamantchese]

I love how there's someone in Antarctica participating.

[ASBusinessMagnet]

1:28 "Once upon a time there was an office called the Office of Letters and Light, and there were, indeed, many lights and even more letters inside..." Well, at least no wizards.

[AriannaErlaine]

I am too flat broke to donate; I don't even have pennies. But I watched this for the wizards.

[TheTwistedDiamond]

WRIMO IS ON TUESDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

[magnusagatha]

Good luck to everybody!!!! I observe NaNoPlaDa tomorrow. ;D I would donate, but I'm not sure my mother would be into that, plus she's not really supporting me this year.

[1kaylin1loves1you1]

@magnusagatha NaNoPlaDa - Nation Novel Planning Day?? haha

[magnusagatha]

@1kaylin1loves1you1 Yes. xD I'd better get started.

[1kaylin1loves1you1]

@magnusagatha haha that is awesome! good luck! :)

[magnusagatha]

@1kaylin1loves1you1 Thank you. :) My planning plan- you know, the plan to plan- wasn't as fruitful as planned.

Haha.

But I do have the premise figured out. This could be interesting.

[1kaylin1loves1you1]

@magnusagatha well if you are anything like me, all you need is something and once you get going the words start coming easier. :)

[ericzillazillo]

I'm killing myself in my novel.

[NSNwillRise]

@ericzillazillo OH YEEEEAH.

I think I'll join you in killing myself in my novel. Good luck to ya(:

[randomgal1322]

@NSNwillRise oh, um, by the way...

FUCK YOU if you had any interest in NaNoWriMo you wouldn't have disliked the video. Obviously you won't be writing a novel so we'll all be fine.

[NSNwillRise]

@randomgal1322 Random, much?

I didn't dislike the video? And my comment had nothing to do with not liking NaNo? Are you stupid?

[Erynnn32]

Who else watched this because they saw it had wizards? Hahaha I donated <3

[iTiltToLive]

That was cute :)

Now let's just hope NaNoWriMo doesn't kill me.

[awriterandagamer]

Aww this was a great video! ^_^

Wish all of you WriMos luck! ^_^

[BridgetIncognito]

@awriterandagamer I'm so gonna need it, haha.

November is always a totally busy month for me. It should be in March.

[BloodRoseAngelReba]

Donating when I get paid :D

[BNVshark123]

Lol, there aren't any people on Antarctica.

[ninaelle2003]

@BNVshark123 there are some scientists at the outposts studying stuff there. maybe one of them is writing a novel.

[AriannaErlaine]

@ninaelle2003 A lot of people go down as support workers rather than scientists. It's actually pretty common to spend free time working on novels and other long creative projects-- after all, you don't have many distractions!

[noapologiesx]

This is beautiful. I will be sharing this with EVERYONE.

[Scocked]

No wizards on premises? What, they don't let Chris Baty in?

[TheHotLatte]

Why wait until I'm 18? Forcing my parents to donate on my behalf :) This is my fifth year; when I'm rich and epic, I'm giving you guys half my salary. I love the NaNoWriMo program with all of my heart <3 <3 <3

[BloodAndRainbows13]

This was emailed to me...they had me at wizards <3

[Diannaskye]

Wait, I thought Chris Baty WAS a wizard.... awww, you just crushed my dreams.

[ChloeBelleIngle]

I'll try to convince my mom..

And I think I'm speaking for a few more people out there too c;

[sunpeachmooncream]

Who the heck is writing a novel in Antarctica?!

[Sazesha]

@sunpeachmooncream I wish I could like your comment over and over again.

[EtherealVideo]

@sunpeachmooncream A lot of countries have research stations in Antarctica. I've had a couple of friends participate in NaNo while stationed at McMurdo, and I'm sure there are lots of others who do, too. What else are you going to do during your free time? You can only play so much ping-pong. :)

[sunpeachmooncream]

@EtherealVideo

Please do not get me wrong, I think it is wonderful that they have participated. (I'd imagine it would keep your mind off the cold)

I actually think it is quite interesting, the environment would pose for some fascinating inspiration. ; ]

[imthatguywithglasses]

@sunpeachmooncream literate penguins

[ares25119]

@sunpeachmooncream a penguin maybe! or someone in the military stationed there or a seal, or a scientist! you never know!

[Kelebrinlith]

@sunpeachmooncream Big foot had to move south the polar bears were are cross breeding and despite the news have increased in population by 20%. So, they have chosen to move down to Antarctica which means No Bears! (Really look it up.) They found there were tons of climbers and porters to eat. That is why so many people disappear each year down there.

[CredoOfTheWolf]

Whoa, someone's participated while in Antartica? Cool.

[LittleHogwartsGirl]

I would love to donate, but since I'm not even eighteen yet I'm broke. When I am famous and rich and stuff, you'll have your money. Promise.

[ZoeN814]

I just have one question: who the hell disliked this?

And also, I would donate, but sadly, I have a shortage of the ''moolah'' right now, so I'll cut you a deal: If I become a bestselling author, I'll credit nano and donate tons. Deal? I thought so.

[auriferousAmber]

OK, you guys win. :) The well-made and well-executed video impressed me. I'll donate this year.

[Lazerpuffxx]

This is my first NaNoWriMo EVER and if I were 18 I really would donate. I think thwhle thing is great and it gives me a chance to stop being lazy and actually finish a book.

[livej94]

No wizards? Hellz no if I donate now.

No, but seriously, once I am 18 (6 months or so) you'll bet your ass I'll donate. Because I physically can't now.

[zellark]

even Antarctica? I'm amazed.

[kinyia7]

I will somehow donate!! but im broke T^T I'm excited and scared 2 day (not even that) until Nanowrimo starts! First time.... every novel ive tried to write ended in failure cause id screw up in the middle and couldn't produce anything from the events! ARIGATO NANOWRIMO FOR GIVENING ME ANOTHER SHOT!!!! >-<

[yourjaneinlights]

Loved video! It made me tear up a little, especially with the Timbuktu to Berkeley figure. Donated a tenner today! :)

[MrSteve55555]

I really wish I could donate but I'm so poor myself that I need to set up a Christmas charity fund :p if my NaNoWriMo novel becomes a best seller i'll give 50% profits to you. Deal? :)

[jedigirl77]

Awesome! I didn't finish NaNoWriMo last year, and heck, probably won't this year either, but I'm sure going to have fun trying! Keep up the great work OLL!

[AsDarkFalls]

To the person who disliked this video:

I don't know who you are, but I'm killing you in my novel.

[eambers]

@AsDarkFalls I noticed there's two dislikes now :S Well, so then two people get to die. >:D

[AsDarkFalls]

@eambers It's a good thing lots of people die in my novel, I could do this all day!

[supercharito66]

@AsDarkFalls

Please do, because i can't kill them in mine lol

[elnickro]

@AsDarkFalls October 31, 2011: The day I discovered what it feels like to blow scalding hot coffee out of my nose. Thank you.

[EtherealVideo]

@AsDarkFalls I know you'll all hate me, but I'm one of those who disliked this video. I disliked it because I love NaNoWriMo and this is not a well done spot. The animation is poorly done, and the whole thing could have been much better. I hope the work was donated. I disliked it because NaNoWriMo and the Office of Letters and Light deserve something better than this. Kill me in your novels if it makes you feel better, but that won't change my wish for something better next year.

[StarKindler22]

I'm donating again this year! The Office of Letters and Light has done more for me than I can tell, and I'll give every year as long as I am able too! :D

[StarKindler22]

I'm donating again this year! The Office of Letter and Lights has done more for me than I can tell, and I'll give every year as long as I am able too! :D

[castechnology]

Maybe I can force my parents to donate.

[castechnology]

If I ever actually make money I'll donate... Sadly I'm broke:( GO NaNoWriMo!!!!

[MisterMoose87]

I'm so nervous for my first NaNo! My plot has gone spiraling out of control and I have to re-plan but I'm still pumped! (I even made a braclet out of ductape reminding myself not to delete sentences!) Once I convince my parents to let me donate! You can bet your coffee pot I will!

[promusicality]

Aha, NaNoWRYMo, not NaNoWREEMo. XD Always good to know.

I wish I could donate. :( I guess I'll have to make a cumulative donation when I get older, though.

[smileyxkitty]

When you said 'all seven continents' is there seriously someone in Antarctica participating?!

[yourjaneinlights]

@smileyxkitty Is it true? Somebody chime in, we'd love to know!

[neomarsu]

When I get my book published, you can bet a portion of the proceeds will be donated. :D

[KamikoPaperGirl]

I loved this! Im a third year writer. And I plan to donate when I actually have money... Im currently broke -.-

[lindasmclean]

@superchalek. I noticed that arch. It was spooky. Make me wonder if I was watching a McDonald's commercial. 

[johnbattye]

Great job and I want to do the young writers program. I am Emily Battye age 8!

[mattlangwrites]

I'm donating through books this year. Purchase a copy of my book Mr Perfect from Smashwords or Amazon and I'll donate $1 per book to The Office of Letters and Light at the end of NaNoWriMo!

[TheNeilBlack]

The email promised me wizards... fake wizards do not count.

[StarOfPawns]

@TheNeilBlack

That run-on sentence contained wizards. Didn't you see it?

[sonicherosfan]

Star Wars was my favorite movie until I saw this. I loved the wizards. <3

[clairerobby1]

Love this. -3

[yerroferrow]

There's one person who's English illiterate.

[iwillmarrybrennybear]

I'd donate if I actually had money, which I do not. But when Christmas comes around and I get some, then I'll donate. :)

[ashy13241]

I'd donate if I could afford it. :(

[thalia268]

@Exayevie Haha I know right? Anywho, I love NaNoWriMo. This is my second year and I LOVE IT!!!! Can't wait to drink coffee and write until the midnight oil has long since been burned away. Happy writing everyone!!!!!! :DD

[SuperChalek]

Did anyone else notice at 1:27 it made the McDonald's arch? O.o

[excessivelisten]

You've done a great job with the video, I will be donating on friday. I'm a first year NaNo participant, and think that Office of Letters and Light are doing a great job!

[decreaserofsuck]

Really nice video. It has officially convinced me to donate. The stress has already begun for NaNo.

[ChrisTheFailb0t]

Hi there, Script Frenzy winner here. This year is my first NaNo, thrilled to participate and will most certainly donate. You rock!

[cepperley54]

I agree with KathyGab -- add closed captions. Go to VITAC.com and they will tell you how for a reasonable cost. It's worth it. Deaf people like to write too.

[kherux]

I'd pay to end NaNoWriMo and all that tedious drivel.

[1BJM]

I just happened upon the NaNoWriMo site and decided on a whim, 'Why not - give it a try' so I signed up to do it this year. I'm more than aprehensive about the outcome but I'm determined to give it my best shot. I love to read and love the entire scope of your project and will happily donate to the cause.

Wish me luck!

[writerforever97]

Was anyone esle wondering who the awesome people that live in ANTARCTICA and do NaNoWriMo and such were?! Cuz I want to give them a high five.

[sharpieddoodles]

:D

[kimbobdude]

"one sentence that stretches from Berkeley to Timbuktu".... surely... that would depend on the font size? XD

[ZadreanalineZ]

I agree with KathyGab about the captions - would love to know what's said. The visuals are great but I still don't know a lot about your programs and why you need my money.

[sharpieddoodles]

@ZadreanalineZ Well, there's no wizards involved. Unless that's only what they want us to think...

[mrssassyjesse]

Wish I could donate! But my family and I are on a tight budget. :/

[Shamaninja14]

Very cute!

I've entered for this year's NaNoWriMo, too. I'm nervous, and excited to get started. I don't know if I'll donate, but, I'll certainly see what I can do.

[ScathachWarrior]

If I like this video 100,000 times, will it count?

[photopuppet]

Great video :)

[4poolwater4]

wants to know how much their donations spiked after this video...

[Moonwatcher19]

This video totally explains to the world why I want to become an English teacher, writing is a fun and positive outlet for everybody regardless of who you are. Love the video *forwards to all my college buddies*

[ImDifferentGetOverIt]

Loved it! :D

[CakeBeneathTheIcing]

It's pronounced RYE-MOE? This whole time I thought it was REE-MOE...

[longdarkwinter]

Hm, I would have donated more if the organization had wizards in it... kidding, kidding! Awesome video, bravo :D

[katespin99]

Loved the movie Chris, You do such an awesome job. I will donate as I do every year. Nov. 1 here we come....

[HoverponiesForever]

Yay for movies with wizards in them! I love it.

[storylistener]

I'm helping! One search at a time for a penny per search. I really like that you have a "How to donate when your broke" section on NaNo. Very cute movie.

[Falkneon]

GO NANOWRIMO! It's so hard to wait for November and not just start now...

[PandorasxShatteredx]

Impressive.

[Exayevie]

I was like "Masterpieces?? Blockbuster Scripts??"

"...or one run-on sentence that stretches from our offices in Berkeley, California to Timbuktu and back again..."

"Oh, THERE'S the NaNoWriMo I know!" XD

[XXParAvionXX]

Really well done! Hopefully it helps bring in lots more much needed donations! I'd squee if I saw this on TV. >.> Should totally happen.

[Lhachel]

I feel super-motivated now.

[tinahoggatt]

Awesome video! Awesome programming!

[vivaciousv1114]

I love this! I participate every year for Nanowrimo and I can't wait for the 1st! I haven't donated yet this year, but I definitely plan to. :)

[KathyGab]

Nice-looking movie! I'll donate again this year, of course. But this movie, like all the ones I saw here last year, had no closed captions. You don't make so many movies that'd it would be a huge burden to add them. I've mentioned this to you guys before. Deaf people need what you do every bit as much as hearing folks.

[sspaz1000]

@KathyGab did you try the transcribe feature on here? It's by no means perfect, but gets the point across perfectly fine for this video. As the other videos aren't on YT, I don't know the captioning process for them.

[CakeBeneathTheIcing]

@sspaz1000 fulfill=for phil XD

yeah, it needs some work...

[sspaz1000]

@CakeBeneathTheIcing and NaNoWriMo = You know I know, but something is better than nothing.

[sealcat890]

@KathyGab Great point! YouTube has a wonderful new feature in Beta, which is hopefully available where you are. If you click the "cc" option in the lower right hand side of the screen, you can select "Transcribe audio" and closed captioning will be activated. We at OLL can't take any credit, but it sure helps more people enjoy the video.

[KathyGab]

@sealcat890 Thanks! I click on CC and it works for ones that already have them, but so far no transcription feature is available in my area. Sounds cool! Looking forward to it.

[ImNotABeliever]

@KathyGab Somebody needs to be paid for making the captions too...

[Scioneeris]

Just plain awesome! ^_^. OLL rocks!

[emaysng]

Freakin' awesome! :)