PRIDE MONTH

Join Girls Write Now in the NYC Pride March

March With Us on June 30

Join Girls Write Now in New York City's Pride March! Whether you are a member or ally of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, you are welcome to walk with us in celebration—and holographic stickers to boot! Group is limited to 25 people so register now to secure your spot.

PARTNER CONTEST

First Chapters in Partnership with Penguin Random House

Winner Announced Tomorrow on Social!

It's finally time to unveil the winner and honorable mentions of the First Chapters Contest, hosted in partnership with Penguin Random House and Electric Lit! The winning mentee or alum will receive $500 and publication in Electric Lit. Stay tuned to the social channels of Girls Write Now and Electric for the winning submission—tomorrow!

2024 ANTHOLOGY

i'm afraid you'll end up seeing me the way i see myself

Poetry from Here & Now: The 2024 Girls Write Now Anthology, Available June 18

my mouth released all its contents; every word, every syllable, and every idea flourished. 

Mentee Nyilah Thomas wrote this poem, printed in Here & Now: The 2024 Girls Write Now Anthology, after an inspiring writing session with her peer mentee, Asma Al-Masyabi. Get your copy on June 18!

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS

Beyond the Gender Binary

Thursday, June 13, 7-8:15 PM ET, Virtual

Join us for an open conversation on the challenges and joys of creating and sustaining a community of gender diverse writers. Bring your questions, ideas, and perspectives as we explore the power that comes from expanding our minds to ensure a safe and welcoming space for cis and trans women, trans men, non-binary, 2Spirit, genderqueer, and other gender expansive identities. What we learn in this session will further inform Girls Write Now's actions, policies, and language.

Open to all mentors, mentees, alum, staff, volunteers, and board members

SALON SERIES

Black First: An Undiplomatic Juneteenth Celebration with Deesha Dyer

Friday, June 14, 6-7:15 PM ET, Virtual

How many rooms have you shut yourself out of before you even got the chance to reach the door? Systemic inequality has taught us an image of who is right for what opportunities, but it is imperative to envision yourself achieving your dreams even when others can't. Join former White House Social Secretary and author of the memoir Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble, Deesha Dyer. The evening will be an exploration of self-awareness, overcoming adversity, embracing your authenticity at all costs, and feeling the joy and freedom that awaits on the other side.

Open to the public including all mentors, mentees & alum.

COMMUNITY EXPERIENCES

Summer Studios

June 17-24 Between 5-7 PM ET 

Are you ready to dive into the vibrant world of creativity this summer? Join us for our Community 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. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out; a veteran Girls Write Now community member or just learning about who we are and what we do—there's something at studios for everyone.

Open to the public including all mentors, mentees & alum.

BOOK LAUNCH EVENT

Girls Write Now Celebrates 25 Years On the Art of the Craft

Tuesday, June 18, 6-7 PM PT, In-Person
Zibby's Bookshop
1113 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Join us in celebration of our new book, On the Art of the Craft: A Guidebook to Collaborative Storytelling. Hear contributors read excerpts from the book and ask Girls Write Now writers about the experience of creating engaging work in collaboration with community.

Open to the public including all mentors, mentees & alum.

PARTNER JOB OPPORTUNITY

HarperCollins

Studio Project Coordinator

HarperCollins Productions is the media division of one of the oldest and most celebrated American book publishers. This division is responsible for developing HarperCollins properties into multi-media brands (across TV, film, and digital). The studio project coordinator will support the HarperCollins Productions team in their media productions as well as assist in the day-to-day operation of the division.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Eachday

Account Manager

The Account Manager is responsible for managing end-to-end relationships with an assigned portfolio of Each Day Communications clients. This role serves as the primary point of contact, ensures exceptional client service delivery, and drives successful outcomes through strategic guidance and tracking data to monitor performance of client projects.

WRITING CONTEST

Gotham Writers Contest

Menagerie Theme

Each month, Gotham invites you to share a very short story for a chance to win a free class. Your story must be no longer than 25 words, will be inspired by what you see, know, or do, and should relate in some way to the monthly theme. Stories can be true or made up. June's theme is "Menagerie."