Plus, a conversation with the Alchemists at Girls Write Now
APRIL 29 - May 5
25 YEARS OF TRANSFORMATIVE STORIES. 52 WEEKS A YEAR.
Timelines:
An Arab-American Heritage Collection
Curated by Morayo Faleyimu
In honor of Arab American Heritage month, Girls Write Now presents "Timelines," a moving collection of poetry, fiction, and memoir on the passage of time.
We occupy many selves over the course of our lifetime. Each new version blossoms, spring-like and heady, as we take in the world with new eyes. The journey is reflected in the familiar faces that surround us: our family, our friends, even, as one of authors writes, the sun and moon.
Who were you yesterday? Who are you today? Who will you be tomorrow?
Community
Spotlight
WRITING CONTEST
First Chapters Contest Is Now Open
In Partnership with Penguin Random House & Electric Lit
Girls Write Now is proud to team up with Penguin Random House and Electric Lit for an exciting opportunity to be published on the
Electric Lit website and win a cash prize of $500. Submit the first chapter of your novel-in-progress to enter.
The First Chapters contest is part of Penguin Random House's and Electric Lit's commitment to support Girls Write Now in amplifying diverse voices.
This contest is open to Girls Write Now mentees and alumni aged 14-18. Due date to submit: May 9
Prompt of the Week
From Merle Hoffman, Friday Night Salon Teaching Artist
Write about a time when you—not a parent, doctor or other authority— made a decision about your body or your life. It could be the first time you felt that control and responsibility, but it doesn't have to be.
Learn why writing from experience and empathy are powerful tools in fighting for reproductive rights in this Friday Night Salon with activist and author Merle Hoffman.
MOTHER'S DAY
Show Mom How Much She Means To You
Receive Gorgeously Designed Cards When You Donate to Girls Write Now
With your donation to honor or commemorate the life of a nurturer, you give the gift of support to the next generation of women and gender-expansive storytellers. For a modest donation of $5 or more, you can download a full set of customizable cards featuring quotes and images from Girls Write Now On The Art Of The Craft: A Guidebook to Collaborative Storytelling, which you can also order for that special person on their special day, plus a COVER REVEAL of the 2024 Girls Write Now Anthology: Here & Now.
A FISTFUL OF VERSE PODCAST
Episode 4: The Drunken Wolf
Featuring Kayla Misa
Inspired by Filipina storytelling, "The Drunken Wolf" is a visceral and moving poem by Poetry 360 mentee Kayla Misa. Pour yourself a glass of calamansi juice and listen to this episode of A Fistful of Verse today on Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts.
LIFE@GWN
The Alchemists
Spencer George & Julia Andresakis
This is a very special edition of Life@GWN. In it, our staff team catches and releases, saying a goodbye of sorts to Spencer George, who after seven years with us will test her wings to embark on a new and exciting season of graduate work at Duke University. We also formally welcome a beloved, relative newcomer, Julia Andresakis, former mentee and intern, through transformations in her career and LIfe@GWN.
Happening
Write Now
SPECIAL EVENT
Greene Garden Picnic
Saturday, May 4, 2-4:30 PM ET, In-Person
Fort Greene Community Garden
2 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Join us for an inspiring afternoon centering mental health awareness through our partnership with The Yellow Tulip Project. Bring and share your favorite picnic snacks as you enjoy creative pieces from Girls Write Now's community members, engage in mental health and wellness activities, and celebrate the hope of spring.
Open to the public.
Get
The Gig!
PARTNER JOB OPPORTUNITY
NBCUniversal
Production Coordinator
As part of the NBCU Cable Creative Marketing Department, the production coordinator will be responsible for operational and project management duties involved with show marketing campaigns across BRAVO, E!, OXYGEN, SYFY, USA NETWORK, and UNIVERSAL KIDS.
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 INTERN OPPORTUNITY
Magnet Media
Production Intern Summer 2024
Magnet Media is a strategic studio that helps brands connect with an audience via video production, podcasts, and social media content. They are looking for someone with shared passion to add on to their current team. Ideal candidate may have interest and experience with videography/filmmaking, video editing, graphic design, animation, or coordinating video productions. Interns will be a part of the production team and help producers create video content.
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.
WRITING CONTEST
Bow Seat
Ocean Awareness Contest
The 13th annual Ocean Awareness Contest is a platform for young people to learn about environmental issues through art-making and creative communication, explore their relationship to a changing world, and become advocates for positive change. Students ages 11-18 from around the world are invited to participate.
Check out more writing contests here.
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