Celebrating Jewish Heritage Month

What It's Called

by Mentee Alum Gabrielle Galchen

“What even is Israeli American? One girl’s self-identification means nothing when everyone already classifies her based off of a measly description, seeping into every double-pronged question like a poison. Well, it means something to me, so here goes: If you got to know me, you would know that yes, I actually do love hamburgers, and no, I do not speak “Jewish".

Mentor-Mentee Spotlight

Q&A with this Friday's Emcees

Meet Pair Hazel Agicha & Nikki Palumbo 

"The piece that I wrote this year originated as a shower thought and my hope was to turn that small thought into something impactful. It excites me to know that people will read this piece and use it as inspiration to do the same."

We sat down with Hazel and her mentor Nikki to talk about all things anthology as they gear up to host a celebration of Taking Root's publication.

Join us at our Anthology Launch Party this Friday at 6 PM ET!

Opportunities from our Community

Mentor Job Recommendations

Mental Health Coalition & The New York Times

Girls Write Now mentors empower not only their mentees—but the whole community—to pursue their dream careers. This week, mentors Jacqueline Homan and Ellen Airhart highlight openings at their companies. The Mental Health Coalition is looking for a Summer Editorial Intern, and The New York Times' Wirecutter seeks an Updates Writer for Home Improvement and Emergency Prep.

Pro tip: Make sure to include your affiliation with Girls Write Now when applying!

Mentor & Mentee Enrollment

Which Program Is "Write" for You?

Take our Quiz!

All Girls Write Now yearlong programs foster holistic one-to-one writing relationships between mentors (age 25+) and mentees (14-24) who are woman-identifying, trans* and gender-expansive, and from around the nation. But each one takes a slightly different approach to writing. From multi-genre, multimedia experimentation to college and career readiness, which one is "write" for you?

Take our "write" fit quiz or register for an upcoming open house to find out!

Taking Root on TikTok

A House Sparrow's Song

Written and Performed by Mentee, Victoria Siebor

There are only a few times
When I feel the same liberation
As the sparrows.
When a certain piece of music speaks to me,
I can’t help but extend my arms
And imagine the wings I’m missing.

Just as the birds fly, I dance.

Prompt of the Week

Recipe for Your Life

By Dacia Green, Girls Write Now Fellow

Think of your life story as a food dish. If someone else prepared it, what ingredients and instructions would they use? Write the recipe.

And while you're at it, try one of our Taking Root mocktail recipes then join us for the Anthology Launch Party this Friday!

Tue. 5/17, 6-7 PM ET

Publishing 360

Editorial Office Hour

Work One-to-One with an Editor

With our deadline right around the corner, now's your chance to  get an extra pair of eyes on your writing before submission. 

Open to All Mentees Across Programs. (Office hours are the third Tuesday of every month and registration closes the Friday before).

Fri. 5/20, 6-7:15 PM ET

Friday Night Salon

Anthology Launch Party

Taking Root in 2022

For more than two years, our young writers have weathered an adolescence shaped by an ongoing global pandemic. But a harsh climate can also produce work of rare depth, complexity, nuance and humor. Join us as we celebrate the launch of our newest book, Taking Root: The Girls Write Now 2022 Anthology, made possible thanks to Dutton Books, Amazon Literary Partnership and Feminist Press. The event features three mentee performances, writing prompts inspired by their original work—and a toast to our authors.

Open to the Public

Sat. 5/21, 10-11:15 AM ET

Special Event

Mentor & Mentee Open House

New Applicants Welcome!

Join our Open House where you’ll learn about our award-winning writing and mentorship programs for woman-identifying, trans* and gender-expansive writers and media makers age 14 and up from around the nation.

Open to the Public

Sat. 5/21, 2-4 PM ET

Writing 360

Mining Your Life

Finding Ideas for Screenwriting

Your life could be a story on the screen! Naomi G. Davis—a writer for The Endgame, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and The Get Down—shares her journey as a TV writer, explains story-building, and helps source ideas. Mentors and mentees write about their own personal experiences, work collaboratively in "writers rooms"—then pitch the next hit TV show! 

Open to Writing 360 Mentors & Mentees

Mon. 5/23

Program Deadline

Submission #2!

Required for All Mentees

When you share your voice, you have the power to open minds, heal communities, and change the world. This is more than your submission deadline—by publishing at Girls Write Now, this is your opportunity to impact thousands of readers with your story.

See Community Hub for Guidelines