blue.

By Lipika Raghunathan

My poetry focuses on feminism in an abstract and lyrical way. The title and content reflect the color blue in Hindu mythology as well as the colloquial use of "feeling blue" to describe depression.

SAVE THE DATE

2022 Girls Write Now Awards Rewind & Remix

Tue, Nov. 29, 7-8 PM ET, Virtual

On October 13, Girls Write Now hosted the 2022 Agents of Change Awards at DVF Studios. Now, we invite the whole community to re-live and reimagine the night of stellar performances at this virtual event! It's time to celebrate the people that uplift and empower this community, from our mentors and mentees to our partners and champions. Save the date for an evening of virtual performances, quizzes, grassroots fundraising, and giveaways!

Open to mentors, mentees, alumni, and the public!

WRITING WORKS CAREER CHAT

Resumes and Cover Letters: Tailoring Your Work Story to Land Your Dream Job

Wed, Nov. 9, 4:30-6 PM ET, Virtual

Embrace the art of marketing yourself, and create a masterpiece resume and cover letter at this career chat! Mentees are encouraged to bring their resumes to get specific feedback that will propel them to the top of any job application pile in today's competitive career market.

Open to all woman-identifying, trans, or gender expansive members of the public, mentors, mentees, and alum!

The #differentperspectives TikTok Challenge

One Video. One Challenge. Infinite Stories.

There's a universal truth to storytelling: no two writers see the world the same way. We created a video prompt on TikTok inviting people to respond to the same clip with their own unique writing. Join the challenge! Mentees who tag us @girlswritenow before November 18 will have a chance to be showcased at the Girls Write Now Awards Rewind and Remix event!

Prompt of the Week

From Emily Mendelson, Publishing 360 Program Manager

What are you feeling right now? Type an emotion into unsplash.com and find an image that speaks to you. Imagine what is happening in that photo. Who is in the photo? What is going on in heir life? Where are they? How did they get there? Tell the story of that photograph.

PARTNER CAREER OPPORTUNITY

DotDash Meredith

Health, Family & Fitness Methodology Writer

Dotdash Meredith is looking for a contract methodology writer for the Beauty verticals. You will support Dotdash Meredith's product testing initiative to create meaningful product insights in the form of original content. You will conduct product category research, including interviewing experts, to come up with rigorous ways to test and rate products. Don't miss this opportunity to join America's largest print and digital publisher!

For Partner Job & Internship Opportunities, remember to fill out the Employment Interest Form AND your application!

PARTNER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Penguin Random House

Spring 2023 Marketing & Publicity

Penguin Random House offers a 10-week paid, remote internship opportunity available in their adult, children's, and corporate divisions. Interns are exposed to the publishing process and the business through panels, networking events, and employee speaker series! Due date: November 18

For Partner Job & Internship Opportunities, remember to fill out the Employment Interest Form AND your application!

SCHOLARSHIP

The Robertson Scholars Leadership Program

Opportunity for High School Students

This scholarship is aimed at students who have demonstrated potential to become great leaders in college and beyond. The program provides eight semesters of full tuition, room and board, and most mandatory fees for Scholars at Duke University and UNC-Chapel Hill. Scholars also have access to generous funding for summer experiences, conferences, and for two semesters of study abroad. Due date: November 15