SPEAKING IN FIRST DRAFT PODCAST

Speaking on Going the Distance

Featuring Jaime Brockway and Taylor McIntire 

Have you ever thought about dropping everything and just going? Mentor Jaime Brockway did just that for two years and in this episode shares a short story about her adventures from her untitled travel memoir. She is interviewed by travel photographer and Senior Visual Editor at Travel + Leisure Taylor McIntyre. Together, they discuss what influences their travel writing from gender dynamics to climate change.

Sounds of Summer

Prompt & Playlist

Take some time to write a piece infused with the affirmations that you need to hear right now. Use the playlist to inspire how you choose to talk to yourself.

Back by popular demand, we are excited to present a new writing playlist and prompt for our Sounds of Summer series, curated by Sally Familia.

LEARNING JOURNEY REFLECTIONS

Lead 360

Developing the Next Generation of Changemakers

Bolstered by Girls Write Now's hands-on education, resources, and networks, mentees in our Lead 360 program designed original projects using storytelling and creativity to make an impact on their local communities. From promoting menstrual equity to establishing community-centered creative programs, explore mentees' vision for a better future.

COMMUNITY STUDIOS

July Summer Studios

Monday -Thursday, July 15-19
Studios start between 5-7 PM ET, Virtual

Are you ready to dive into the vibrant world of creativity this summer? Join us for our Summer Studios and experience a taste of the Girls Write Now curriculum! Connect with mentees, mentors, and other members of our community in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Topics this month include: Intersectional Voices in Editorial (covering publishing and book reviews), humor essay writing, film reviews, and more! 

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

SALON SERIES

Writing Difficult Moments & Histories with Humor

Thursday, July 18, 6-7:15 PM ET, Virtual

Join us for a night steeped in myths and history to unleash your inner voice. Starting with excerpts from her novel, Mani Semilla Finds Her Quetzal Voice, author and Educator Anna Lapera will lead us through writing prompts centered around how to use humor and inner dialogue when writing difficult histories and experiences.

Open to the public.

SPECIAL EVENT

One Letter 4 All Workshop Series

Saturday, July 20, 1-3 PM ET
Girls Write Now Headquarters

We're back! Join us for our second edition of the A Letter 4 All workshop, an inspiring afternoon of creative social activism at the home of Girls Write Now. This time, we will write compassionate letters to refugee children around the world and youth from a detention center in Birmingham, Alabama, connecting them all with the voices of the Girls Write Now community.

Open to the public.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Epiphany Magazine

Web & Social Media Manager

We are seeking a skilled part-time freelance Web & Social Media Manager to join our editorial team at Epiphany Magazine. This role involves creating high-quality visual content for digital and print media, as well as managing our website and social media platforms. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and has a strong background in graphic design and digital media.

PARTNER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Macmillan

Fall Internship

Macmillan Publishers is currently offering paid, part-time, remote internship opportunities for Fall 2024. Those hired locally will be given the opportunity to come into the office, if interested. Internships will be available in areas such as Editorial, Marketing/Digital Marketing, Publicity, Art & Design, Sales, Managing/Production Editorial, Production, Publishing Operations, Subrights, Creative Services, Author Events, and Ad Promo.

Grant Opportunity

PEN America

PEN/HEIM Translation Fund Grants

The PEN/Heim Translation Fund was established in the summer of 2003 by an endowed gift of $730,000 from Michael Henry Heim and Pricilla Heim, in response to the dismayingly low number of literary translations currently appearing in English. Its purpose is to promote the publication and reception of translated international literature in English. Fourteen grants will be distributed to writers pursuing translation projects.

Due Date: August 1, 2024