Prompt of the Week

From Career 360 Staff Lead,
Marisa Cazanave-Steward

There's the saying, finding a full time job is a full time job. Often you can't, and shouldn't, go through the challenge alone.

Write a letter of support to a friend who has been searching for a job for some time now. Remind them of their value, why you believe in them, and why asking for mentorship and career guidance is the perfect step in the right direction.

Career 360

Featured Girls Write Now Learning Journey

Career 360 is more than just finding a job. This program helps Girls Write Now mentees take proactive steps towards achieving career-life goals. We offer professional development training, mentoring, and personalized coaching to our career-ready women and gender-expansive mentees ages 20-25. 

We are currently seeking mentors 26+ to individually coach mentees through the application process for internships or full time positions.

COLLABORATORY PODCAST

Episode 2 of Writing Our Way to Wellness

Listen Now on Substack

The second episode of Writing Our Way to Wellness comes out this Thursday on Girls Write Now's Substack! This episode features Fellow Sally Familia chatting with Danielle Whyte, Director of Ambassador Outreach at the Yellow Tulip Project, about how smashing the stigma of mental illness can save lives. Plus, check out a bonus conversation on our Instagram between Kathryn Destin and Vahni Kurra about Megan Thee Stallion and her mental wellness initiatives.  

If you are interested in joining us this season, fill out our Podcast Interest Form!

EDITORIAL SPOTLIGHT

Emily Méndez

Meet Editor in Residence
& Mentee Alum, Emily!

Favorite Girls Write Now Story:
Pan Dulce in My Veins by Jazmine Florencio
This piece was such a sweet reminder of my own childhood. My dad and I had this simple, yet warm tradition of visiting our local Mexican bakery at any time of the day, and after reading this piece, I am inspired to revisit our old memories and share a cozy conversation with him over pan dulce and cafecito.

Favorite Writing Prompt:
What is a life lesson that you have learned from a child?

Editorial Highlight: I am so excited to continue thinking about storytelling, not only as a vehicle for creative expression, but as a means to education and community. I am passionate about the power of language and storytelling, particularly for people with disabilities. As an Editor-in-Residence, I am hopeful to support the team in spearheading initiatives that celebrate the enrichment of storytelling when it is accessible and when it values inclusion and advocacy.

FRIDAY NIGHT SALON

Poisoned Pen Parlor: Mysteries and Genre Mashups with Nicole Glover

Friday, Oct. 6, 6-7:15 PM ET, Virtual

Girls Write Now & NaNoWriMo cordially invited to an evening filled with mystery, murder, and a touch of magic. In this Friday Night Salon, we will be talking about writing mysteries, crafting mysteries alongside other genres like fantasy and historical fiction, and how to execute the perfect (fictional) murder.

Open to the public

COLLABORATORY WORKSHOP

Rhyming With Reason with JRose

Saturday, Oct. 21, 11 AM-1 PM ET, Virtual

Hosted by the leaders of our Poetry 360 Learning Journey, this dynamic workshop will focus on the skill of rhyming in spoken word poetry. Participants will be presented with various writing prompts that challenge their rhyming skills. A number of literary devices will also be discussed, such as, alliteration and wordplay.

Open to all mentors, mentees & program alum

PARTNER JOB OPPORTUNITY

Dotdash Meredith

Sr. Director of Development, Video Strategy

Dotdash Meredith is seeking a Senior Director of Development to join its newly created Video Strategy team. This creative leader will be highly influential and entrepreneurial, with a proven track record of leading the development and the execution of digital video franchises for entertainment brands. 

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

Estée Lauder

Senior Presidential Associate Summer 2024 Internship Program

The Senior Presidential Associate (SrPA) Internship Program is an intensive, two-year rotational program specially designed for graduate students who have between one and four years of full-time professional work experience between undergraduate and graduate studies. This leadership development program integrates customized professional rotations, continuous leadership development, coaching, mentoring, hands-on practical experience, group networking opportunities, and strategic thinking initiatives to optimize talent and build business acumen and capability.

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 OPPORTUNITY

Amy Lowell Poetry Traveling Scholarship

When the American poet Amy Lowell died in 1925, her will established an annual scholarship to support travel abroad for gifted American-born poets. The trustees (from the law firm of Choate, Hall & Stewart in Boston, Massachusetts) welcome applicants from all ethnic backgrounds to apply, as they strive to support and encourage a diverse group of poets.

Application due: October 15, 2023

Check out more opportunities here.