ORGANIZATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Alex Cuevas, Head of People at BBH USA, Joins Girls Write Now Board

We are excited to welcome to the Girls Write Now Board of Directors Alex Cuevas, Head of People at BBH USA. Alex has been a steadfast champion for mentoring underrepresented communities, exemplifying Girls Write Now’s mission to break down barriers for young women and gender expansive young people. As we continue to expand our award-winning mentoring and writing services, we are grateful to have Alex Cuevas’ support and clear-eyed vision for the future. Together, we will harness the power of stories to shape culture, impact industries, and bridge worlds.

COLLABORATORY SERVICES

Get Connected to a Mentor on Demand

Advice, Tips, Practice Interviews & More

Let's face it. Finding a job right now can feel impossible, especially if you come from a marginalized background. You may be searching for the professional connections, tips, and advice that can elevate you from the application pool into your new role. Girls Write Now's Mentor on Demand platform connects you directly to professionals in a variety of fields for one-to-one sessions that cover everything from resume editing and job interview preparation, to creative writing, wellness, and beyond.

WRITE WITH US

Prompt of the Week

By Sepideh Moafi,
Friday Night Salon Artist & Actress

When was the last time you had a sense of belonging? Describe this memory.

In a Friday Night Salon, The Pitt and The L Word: Generation Q actress Sepideh Moafi led our community through writing prompts and movement exercises that explored themes of belonging. As a refugee to America when she was young, Moafi understands what it means to forge a sense of community and identity in hostile environments. Check out highlights from the event on YouTube, and find more events like this in the Girls Write Now Portal.

LIFE@GWN

“Our survival depends on our interconnectedness...” Anne Townsend & Asari Beale’s Life@LITNYS

Introducing Life@LitNYS on LinkedIn

The great majority of the nation’s literary arts organizations call New York home, and the LitNYS network was built to ensure they not only survive but thrive. As the Communications Lead of the LitNYS alliance, Girls Write Now is excited to present a companion series to our popular LinkedIn newsletter, Life@GWN. In Life@LITNYS, we bring you the stories of the literary leaders who work every day so that readers and writers get access to diverse and groundbreaking storytelling. In this first issue, we hear from a mentorship pair in LitNYS’s Mentoring Program: Asari Beale, Executive Director of Teachers & Writers Collaborative, and mentor Anne Townsend, Founder of ART+ Strategy.

SPECIAL EVENT

Open Mic: Valentines Day Edition!

Thursday, February 12, 2026, 6-7 PM ET, Hybrid
Girls Write Now Headquarters
247 W 37th Street, 10th Floor
New York, NY

Share your work with a live audience and take in the love! In honor of Valentine’s Day, the theme for the evening will be love—self-love, romantic love, familial love, friendship, and any other kind of love you experience or long for. After warming up with some writing prompts, each speaker will have 3-5 minutes to perform an original work, or a piece you love written by someone else. Whether you share poetry, music, or a comedy skit, we'll cheer you on as you grab the mic and own the spotlight!

Open to all mentors, mentees, members & the public. Create your free Portal account to register.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Book Riot

Book Riot Digital Content Specialist

The Digital Content Specialist is responsible for planning, producing, and publishing engaging digital content across Riot New Media Group’s social media platforms and content channels. This highly collaborative role helps shape their voice and grow their online presence by crafting content that connects with their audience and supports editorial and business goals. This position offers work-from-home flexibility with regular in-office engagement in Portland, OR.

FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY

New York Theatre Workshop

2050 New York Theatre Workshop
Paid Administrative Fellowship

New York Theatre Workshop is seeking enthusiastic candidates who are underrepresented in theatre administration. Fellows will commit to a yearlong paid part-time fellowship in one field of interest including Artistic Workshop, Development, Education & Engagement, and Marketing. Fellows are considered part of the staff and receive hourly pay. They will develop a personalized fellowship plan, receive specialized career-development training, and attend industry networking events.

Deadline: Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET

CONTEST OPPORTUNITY

Lambda Literary

Special Prizes for LGBTQ+ Literature and Media

Lambda Literary is accepting submission for six different writing and editing contests with cash prizes ranging from $1,500 to $5,000. The Special Prizes cover a range of writing topics and genres, including scholarly work, editing, literary reviews, and more.

Deadline: Friday, February 20, 2026