NaNoWriMo and Practice

Remember how I talked about practicing writing? Go back and look, I'll wait for you...See, writing practice is something everyone needs whether you work at Mickey D's or for the New York Times. Here's a (somewhat) easy way for you to do so.
National Novel Write Month(NaNoWriMo) is in November. You sign up and write at least 50,000 words only in the month of November, and you get a certificate/win if you do. You don't need to worry about your content; the only requirement is the 50,000 words. This is a good way for you to practice writing around a common theme and freewriting. If you want, you can even ask your class to participate- the website has lesson plans for teachers.
Another way to practice is to join a Creative Writing class or club. If you're shy, the class or club may only ask volunteers to read their work aloud. You can practice fiction writing, historical (or another favorite focus) fiction writing, nonfiction, and even poetry in a fun and safe environment.
Let's go write!