Girls Write Now is such a huge part of that journey. I hope to conduct my own research in college. It's been a lifelong dream of mine to publish my own book, so I absolutely dream of publishing something that's related to biology.

MAYA CRUZ,
GIRLS WRITE NOW CLASS OF 2023
SUMMER EDITORIAL INTERN

Well, 25 years ago I would never have known that I was going to be here today. Through Girls Write Now, I was able to just feel confident enough to go to a place like Google.

NATALIA VARGAS-CABA,
GIRLS WRITE NOW CLASS OF 2007
GOOGLE TECHNICAL WRITER

I'm looking into going into public defense work and tenant advocacy work. I think that helping people stay in their homes, connected to their loved ones...that's some of the most important work you can do in your life. I will still continue to write in the future in some capacity.

TUHFA BEGUM,
GIRLS WRITE NOW CLASS OF 2014
THIRD YEAR LAW STUDENT

Since I was little, I've always wanted to be a neurosurgeon. I hope that 25 years later, I'll be practicing and helping people.

MARIA RUIZ,
GIRLS WRITE NOW CLASS OF 2022
WINNER OF THE SCHOLASTIC AND GIRLS WRITE NOW "MY LIFE WITH" ESSAY CONTEST

I imagine that I'm truly living life to the fullest which includes a lot of reading, a lot of writing, a lot of creating...mentoring other people and just helping to curate the minds of the future through Girls Write Now.

KATHRYN DESTIN,
GIRLS WRITE NOW CLASS OF 2022
EDITOR-IN-RESIDENCE

white with a hint of lavender

By Lena Singh

the sky was white with a hint of lavender I couldn't tell if it was the snow that made it so or the delusion that the sky could be more than colorless
 

SALON HIGHLIGHT

Natalie Baszile

Practice Writing Conflict and Tension

Find your story's "hot spots" to write conflict-rich scenes that gradually increase the stakes with Natalie Baszile, author of Queen Sugar  and We Are Each Other's Harvest.

Prompt of the Week

From Azia Armstead, Girls Write Now Fellow

Instead of writing a brand new piece, choose a poem or story you have already written and put it in the reverse order. Rewrite the piece backwards. Start by making the ending your new beginning and see what unfolds.

As you look back on 2022, don't forget to revisit all the great writing you did! This prompt is the perfect way to remix your work and produce something new.

RAFFLE FOR A CAUSE

Round up Your Change for Girls Write Now

Make Your End-of-Year Donation... In Pennies!

Don't miss out on your last chance to win great prizes and support Girls Write Now. Each week until the end of the year, every person who signs up to donate change from their purchases will be entered to win a special prize from Girls Write Now. Let's see how our change adds up!

2022 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE HIGHLIGHT

Gifts for Self Care

Head Into the New Year Rested and Rejuvenated

With Kwanzaa, Boxing Day, Three Kings' Day, and many more holidays being celebrated this winter, there's still plenty of opportunities to buy gifts from the Girls Write Now 2022 Holiday Gift Guide! This week, we're highlighting picks that will be sure to soothe and delight your friends and family, from clean beauty products to healing writing exercises.

INVEST IN OUR YOUTH

Donate With Stock, Crypto & Planned Giving

Innovative and Easy Ways to Support

At Girls Write Now, we stay on the cutting edge—from our programming to our fundraising, ensuring we equip women and gender expansive leaders with both the skills and the resources they need to succeed in tech, finance, and beyond. We also make giving easy for our donors with less fees and no fuss.

Please email us at development@girlswritenow.org to learn more about these donation options.

PARTNER CAREER OPPORTUNITY

NBCUniversal

Executive Assistant

The Operations & Technology Division of NBCUniversal is looking for a results-driven and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to provide administrative support to the President of the Organization. You will have the opportunity to gain significant visibility to the NBCUniversal Executive leadership team and will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating the operations of the Executive floor in Rockefeller Center.

For Partner Job & Internship Opportunities, remember to fill out the Employment Interest Form after submitting the application, so Girls Write Now can support you during the application process!

More details and other opportunities here.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Tin House

Editorial Intern

Tin House seeks applicants with a passion for contemporary literature and discerning taste in fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. Candidates should have an interest in learning about the editorial role at an independent publishing house. The intern will work directly with the Tin House editorial team and experience the full production process of a book, from start to finish.

More details and other opportunities here.

PHILANTHROPY OPPORTUNITY

Ving Project and Archetypes Grant

In Partnership with Meghan Markle

In partnership with Meghan Markle's podcast Archetypes, the Ving project invites teens aged 14-18 to nominate a woman who is in need of financial assistance to receive a $1,000 grant. Submit a short video explaining your nomination, and you could receive a grant to help a special person in your community!

More details and other opportunities here.