NEWS & PRESS

Girls Write Now at Gold Coast Book Fest

Mentee Ilana Drake Performs & Meets Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden

Girls Write Now mentee Ilana Drake and Anthology Committee member and mentor Patricia Rossi represented Girls Write Now at the Gold Coast Book Festival in Oyster Bay, sponsored by Theodore's Books. Drake had the opportunity to present a copy of On the Art of the Craft to Carla Hayden, the first Black woman to serve as the Librarian of Congress.

Sounds of Summer

Prompt & Playlist

Write a piece from the perspective of your favorite garden, whether that be a tiny patch in a nearby park or the miracle in your backyard.

Who says writing is an indoor activity? Get in touch with nature using our latest Sounds of Summer prompt and playlist!

LEARNING JOURNEY REFLECTIONS

From Brainstorm to Bestseller

Fiction 360 Brings Mentees' Books to Life

Over the course of the past year, mentees in our Fiction 360 program ambitiously drafted a novel throughout the month of November, received feedback from a professional editor, and learned how to pitch their edited manuscripts. Mentees aged 14-18 had the chance to submit to a special writing contest hosted in collaboration with Penguin Random House and Electric Lit.

SPECIAL EVENT

Summer Open Mic Series

Thursday, July 25, 6-7:15 PM ET
Girls Write Now Headquarters

Check the mic! We've got a whole new line up of fresh voices from the Girls Write Now community. Join us on Thursday night to snap it up, and connect with other writers. We will begin with a generative group writing exercise then each explore our own creativity before hearing from performers. Enjoy light snacks and refreshments!

Open to mentors, mentees, alum, and the public.

COMMUNITY CONVERSATION

Girls Write Now Values

Thursday, July 25, 7:30-8:30 PM ET
Girls Write Now Headquarters

Let’s talk about values. Members of the Girls Write Now community are warmly invited to participate in a generative conversation on the past, present, and future of our organization. While our mission of writing, mentoring, and community grows in scale, we want to ensure we stay true to our core values—and learn what those values are from your perspective. Join us to engage with the community united by our values as a collective of creative individuals. 

Open to mentors, mentees, alum, staff, volunteers, and board members.

LEAD 360 PROJECT

Opportunity Knockks Online Mixer

Saturday, July 27, 4-5 PM ET, Virtual

Founded by Lead 360 mentee Ayushree Dahal, the Opportunity Knockks initiative focuses on empowering first-gen students via soft skill development, networking, and more. Are you interested in community-centered work that uplifts underserved students? Do you have skills in networking, fundraising, media, or other areas that you want to use for good? Join the Opportunity Knockks Online Mixer to get connected with fellow advocates and learn how you can contribute your skills to this exciting project!
 

Open to mentors, mentees, alum, and the public.

SPECIAL EVENT

Author Event! Girls Write Now with Mary Jones & Victoria Patterson

Tuesday, July 30, 6-7 PM PT, Zibby's Bookshop

Girls Write Now is excited to partner with Zibby Books' author Mary Jones to celebrate the launch of her book, The Goodbye Process. Mary will be joined by Victoria Patterson. Girls Write Now mentees Kayla Misa and Julia Choi will read their work and share their experiences. Plus, attendees who pick up a copy of Girls Write Now on the Art of the Craft will receive a free copy of Here & Now: the Girls Write Now 2024 Anthology.

Open to the public.

PARTNER JOB OPPORTUNITY

Nike

Lead, Brand Creative Writing - APLA

APLA (Asia Pacific and Latin America) Brand Creative is looking for a Lead, Brand Creative Writing to bring Nike's voice and creative direction to life through concepts, ideas and copy that use their capabilities as a storyteller! You are, first and foremost, a strategic wordsmith who instinctively knows how to collaborate with narrative leads, art directors, designers, and creative producers to weave together stories. You possess a deep understanding of and appreciation for the written word and have a passion for Sports, Athletes and Culture. 

PARTNER JOB OPPORTUNITY

Warner Bros. Discovery

DTC Communications Coordinator

This role's primary focus is to serve as the communications support for the Streaming and Programming Communication team in addition to serving as the day-to-day lead for posting content on @MaxPR and @HBOPR on X. This role will provide crucial support to help plan campaigns, create press lists, pitch press, create press release templates to send externally to press, and more. 

WRITING CONTEST

The Poetry Society

Foyle Young Poets Award

The Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award is one of the biggest and most prestigious poetry competitions for 11-17 year olds in the world. Every year, 15 top winners and 85 commended poets are chosen; together, they represent some of the most exciting new voices writing today. Entries must be written in English, but you can include phrases in your mother tongue or another language. If you would like to enter an entry in BSL or braille please contact fyp@poetrysociety.org.uk.

Due Date: July 31, 2024