SPEAKING IN FIRST DRAFT PODCAST

Speaking On Queer Boricua YA Fauxmance and Family

Mentee Jamilah Araf Interviews Author and Mentor Elle Gonzalez Rose

Summer's just around the corner, and what's better than a debut enemies-to-lovers romance set at a lake vacation spot? Well, what about getting a sneak peek at its first draft? Author Elle Gonzalez Rose discusses genre conventions and writing the "book of your heart" in this episode about her YA novel, Caught in a Bad Fauxmance (Penguin Random House).

PUBLICATION ANNOUNCEMENT

The 2023 Anthology Comes Out Tomorrow

Get Your Copy of Girls Write Now On The Other Side of Everything

Do you know what it's like to communicate with your family across a salty ocean's divide? Do you seek voices that will shatter expectations? Welcome to the other side of everything. It's the other side of silence, the other side of childhood, the other side of hate, the other side of indifference, it's the other side of sides, where the binary breaks down. Get your copy of Girls Write Now On The Other Side of Everything: 2023 Anthology online and at select independent bookstores tomorrow.

Prompt of the Week

From Qian Julie Wang, Girls Write Now Guest Author

Write about a time you confessed a secret or a lie. Who did you confide in and how did the conversation unfold? How did the relationship progress?

Have you ever told a lie or have secrets no one knows about? Join Qian Julie Wang, the New York Times bestselling author of Beautiful Country, as she leads us through the challenging process of writing a memoir—protecting those you love while telling your authentic story.

BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS

Anthology Editorial Committee Book List

Check Out These Picks By The Editors of Our Anthology

We're so lucky to have amazing authors supporting the production of our annual Girls Write Now anthology. Check out some of the books published by our 2023 Anthology Committee members below— and get your copy of Girls Write Now On the Other Side of Everything, on bookshelves Tuesday, May 23rd!

WRITING WORKS

Who Are You, Again? Perfecting Your Elevator Pitch with RBC 

Tuesday, May 23, 4-6 PM ET, in-person

Tomorrow, mentees and alumni will join us in New York City for this invaluable in-person, community-building workshop. Participants will be able to access the career capital of RBC Mentors for the Day to break the cycle of humdrum professional interactions and remain above the radar. Participants will walk away with their perfect elevator pitch: crafted, practiced, and delivered!

Registration is now closed for this event.

PARTNER JOB OPPORTUNITY

RBC Capital Markets

Opportunistic Hiring for Sales/Trading Assistants

Join a collaborative team in an environment built on teamwork, service, responsibility, diversity, and integrity at RBC Capital Markets. In this role, you will act as liaison for the sales and trading desk on any trade or settlement related issue, gaining important experience in a leading financial institution.

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

RBC Capital Markets

2024 U.S. Pathways Diversity Award Program

RBC Pathways aims to recognize and reward outstanding undergraduate students passionate about pursuing a full-time career in banking, corporate finance, municipal finance, origination, sales & trading, research or technology through consecutive summer internship experiences and development opportunities. RBC Pathways offers students who identify as Black, African American, Hispanic, Latinx, and/or Native American with the opportunity to learn about the financial industry and specifically, what it's like to work at RBC Capital Markets.

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

Singhaus

Singhaus Scholarship for the Performing Arts

The Singhaus Scholarship for the Performing Arts provides financial assistance to elevate young talent in their pursuit of a career in theatre: performance, technical, creative, and costume design. This scholarship is designed to support members of the Central Florida LGBTQ+ community and their allies. Consideration will be given to candidates whose paths includes formal and informal education, and those who have a specific financial need related to their craft.

Application due date is June 16, 2023

Check out more opportunities here.