PUBLICATION ANNOUNCEMENT

Girls Write Now On The Art of the Craft

Pre-Order Your Copy Today

This hands-on guide—conceived of, written, and edited by the young people of Girls Write Now—draws from the organization's dynamic curriculum and the writers' own personal experiences spanning decades. Structured around three magical themes—Creation, Combination, and Transformation—this book is alchemy for aspiring writers to develop their craft, including tips, insight, and advice on the writing and publishing process as well as critical thinking about the future of storytelling.

Available from HarperOne on April 2

WRITING CONTEST

Win an Opportunity to Interview Ayesha Curry

Writing Contest for Girls Write Now Mentees and Alumni

In celebration of Women's History Month in March, and the impact of strong female role models, we are proud to partner with Ayesha Curry's Sweet July for a writing contest to elevate the voices of girls and gender expansive young adults. Girls Write Now mentees and alumni are invited to answer the prompt: Tell the story behind a family heirloom or tradition. How has it shaped who you are?

Submissions due February 13

Prompt of the Week

From Kenna McCafferty, Girls Write Now Fellow

Go for a walk and pick something to pay attention to (a color, a letter, a shape, etc.), then follow each sighting to see where it takes you. Take a picture of each sighting and weave them together into a short story or poem.

Kenna McCafferty's writing journey began at home with her mom as her elementary school librarian. Spending her early childhood in Vienna, Austria, she learned to use writing as a powerful tool of exchange and self discovery. She has since earned a BA in Modern Political Messaging, a major of her own design, from Emerson College.

Fun Fact: My first concert was the American Idol tour the year Adam Lambert was runner up (I don't remember who won)!

LIFE@GWN

Kibin Alleyne

Reporter and Host of Open on BronxNet TV

"As a child, I dreamed of performing on stage through singing, dancing, and acting. I loved watching musicals and movies with child/teen stars. I was drawn to the costumes, the set, and the lights. I would watch behind-the-scenes footage just to know what it was really like. That dream led me to the career path I'm on now and how I want to navigate my career in the future."

Learn more about Kibin's journey and how she uplifts her community at this month's NextGen Philanthropy Community Studio! Register here.

WRITING OUR WAY TO WELLNESS PODCAST

10. Career Creativity: Finding Joy in Your Work

Jeanine Marie Russaw & Emily Rigby on Creativity as a Career Compass

In the season 1 finale of Writing Our Way to Wellness, we're talking about a major source of stress: work. As writers, it can be hard to find workplaces that value our creativity and also give us the time and space to recharge our energy. But it's not impossible. Jeanine Marie Russaw, a Community Coordinator at Girls Write Now, chats with Community Manager Emily Rigby about finding joy and maintaining an authentic connection to your purpose in your career.

Sign up to be a guest or interviewer on Speaking in First Draft, Season 2.

COMMITTEE STUDIO

Intersectional Voices in Editorial: Writing From Our Principles

Monday, Feb. 12, 6 - 7 PM ET, Virtual

Join IVEdit (Intersectional Voices in Editorial) for an evening of focused thought and discussion on writing that connects us to our personal principles and how we can bring the values we hold true to guide Girls Write Now's editorial voice.

Open to all mentors, mentees, program alum, and the public;
Counts towards the monthly studio requirement for mentors and mentees

SPECIAL EVENT

PitchFest Extravaganza: Take Your Best Shot with a Book Agent

Tuesday, Feb. 13, 4:30 - 6 PM ET, Virtual

Don't miss this opportunity to hear from the pros! Pitch your manuscript, and exchange expert feedback with some of the top literary agents in publishing. Participating literary agencies include HG Literary, Jane Rotrosen, Lowenstein Associates, Sterling Lord Literistic, Stuart Krichevsky Literary Agency, Inc., Thompson Literary, Triangle Agency, Writers House, and more!

Event Prerequisites: Participants should complete the Query Letter Section Asynchronous lesson, accessible through the portal, and have a drafted query letter.

Open to all mentors and mentee alum;
Required for Fiction 360 participants aged 19+ and Nonfiction 360 participants.

COMMITTEE STUDIO

NextGen Philanthropy: You Can Do It!

Tuesday, Feb. 13, 6 - 7 PM ET, Virtual

Guest Kibin Alleyne, Reporter & Host of BronxNet CommunityTV, will talk about self-created barriers to success and how to overcome them. We'll craft individual stories to encourage greater support for Girls Write Now, and collectively share how we overcame big hurdles.

Open to all mentors, mentees, program alum, and the public;
Counts towards the monthly studio requirement for mentors and mentees

COLLABORATORY WORKSHOP

Intro to Podcasting with Kylie Holloway

Saturday, Feb. 17, 11 AM - 1 PM ET, Virtual

Join us for an exciting and interactive introductory podcast workshop with performer, producer, and current Girls Write Now mentor, Kylie Holloway. Learn the essentials of podcasting by developing your technical audio production skills and practicing writing for audio platforms.

Open to all mentors, mentees, and the public;
Required for Lead 360 and Poetry 360 participants

PARTNER JOB OPPORTUNITY

Feminist Press

Senior Editor

The Feminist Press is seeking a full-time Senior Editor to work closely with the Executive Director and Publisher and other editorial staff to shape the list of this 54-year-old independent nonprofit intersectional feminist book publisher. The ideal candidate is passionate and knowledgeable about feminist writing and independent publishing. 

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

Check out more opportunities here.

PARTNER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

NBCUniversal

Social Media Intern

Comcast's Brand and Digital Communications team in Philadelphia, PA, creates and manages advertising, digital content, the website, as well as all efforts to promote Comcast's brand online and across social channels. The social media intern will support the corporate social media team in planning and executing strategies that help tell the company's story and elevate the brand among key audiences.

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

Check out more opportunities here.

SCHOLARSHIP

National Hook-up of Black Women, Inc.

Dr. Arnita Young-Boswell Scholarship

The purpose of the Dr. Arnita Young-Boswell Scholarship is to recognize and honor African American students who have demonstrated academic excellence, a concern for their community and the Black Family, as well as a desire to continue their post-secondary education. 

Submission Due Date: February 11, 2024.

Check out more scholarship opportunities here.