2amtomorning
If you find yourself at the crossroads of insomnia and insanity, this is the place to channel those demons that keep you sleepless. Vivid pictures, poetry, ruminations, and confessions from the nether hours between dusk and dawn. Originally formed to celebrate the city at night, there's a strong urban theme.

green_future
Dedicated to promoting global sustainability, this community offers a forum for discussing current environmental news, research, and issues with tips on how to make positive, pro-active changes to reduce carbon impact. You'll also find information on how to get involved in eco-activism and learn about events near you (i.e., act local; think global). Offering a wealth of data on earth-friendly products and practices, you'll be inspired to don an organic bamboo cape and save the planet.

wtf_sexism
Self-described as "a little community with a lot of rage," you can soak up impassioned vibes and read blistering exposes detailing sexist attitudes in the news, pop culture, and science! A must-join community if you are, or love, a feminist. (NB: the topic of whether a "man" can be a feminist is outside the scope of this spotlight, but will probably wind up on the Writer's Block.)

This is just a quick note to let you know that NaNoLJer's paid subscription has expired. The reason you might care is that if we were linking to you from the sidebar because you donated a prize for NaNoWriMo or what not, that link may have vanished (we are allowed fewer on a free account). I apologise, but it's kind of out of my control. I will try to remember to login now and then and cycle the links that show up there, but I can't make any promises because my memory is like swiss cheese these days.

ETA: bdwilson gifted the community with additional paid time, so please ignore everything I just said, and thank her for her generousity :)

Thank you BD :)

Okay, so I have a printed copy of my manuscript from 2008. My mother read it and marked it up a little bit. The question I have is whether I should force myself to reread it and mark it up the same way; or should I just retype the whole thing and edit as I go. I tend to do the latter a lot better because it's easier to focus. I write by hand a lot while I'm at work and it always looks like a first draft by the time I get it typed up. But I'm not sure how helpful that really is to editing. Advice anyone? Any other suggestions that I haven't thought of yet?

renaissance2010
Turning to photography as a creative outlet during a valiant fight with breast cancer at age 34, renaissance10 survived and set up a photo contest to help raise funds for the Lavender Trust, a nonprofit that provides information and support to younger women with breast cancer. In the first two years, the competition brought in over £65,000 (that's $107,260.73 U.S.!), with entries from 130 countries last year. Renaissance10 recently joined LiveJournal to meet other passionate photographers and find supportive friends.

curiouscupcakes
Holy buttercream frosting! If you have a sweet tooth for sugary goodness or a wandering eye for whimsical confection, this is pure ecstasy iced in deliciousness. Hailing the beloved cupcake as the artisinal canvas of choice, you'll enjoy recipes, photos, and bountiful tips to bake up a batch, whether your taste leans toward French classics or funky and flavorful.

mission101
With New Years in the offing, it's an ideal time to reflect on past accomplishments, make peace with disappointments, and refocus the lens on future goals. This community welcomes you to create a bucket list of 101 things you plan to accomplish in the next 1,001 days. Offering support, guidance, and inspiration, this is a great way to jumpstart those pesky resolutions.