Plus get a sneak peek at our 2022 gift guide!
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CHAMPION SPOTLIGHT
"I am such a fan of what Girls Write Now does...One of my favorite things about Girls Write Now is just how long the young women are in the organization and working with their mentors and developing their craft."
Author and Girls Write Now Champion Roxane Gay
Support long-term growth for young women and gender expansive youth with a donation to Girls Write Now.
SNEAK PEEK
Simplify Your Shopping with the 2022 Girls Write Now Holiday Gift Guide
Coming Soon
We're excited to announce our annual Holiday Gift Guide, dropping in your inboxes this Friday! From pens and notebooks to personalized plant subscriptions, there's something for every friend, colleague, and storyteller in your life.
Featured Girls Write Now Story
Making American Holidays Our Own
By Dorothy Chan and Marina Fang
My parents often ask me questions like: "How do Americans typically celebrate Thanksgiving? What are we supposed to eat on Thanksgiving?" As if I know. I often remind them: mainstream American culture isn't my culture either in many ways. I've had to learn it myself, cobble together what a life in America looks like.
Happening Write Now
SPECIAL EVENT
2022 Girls Write Now Awards Rewind and Remix
Tuesday, Nov. 29, 7-8 PM ET, Virtual
Invite your friends and family to a #GivingTuesday celebration of mentorship and writing as we recap the 2022 Girls Write Now Awards with recorded and live performances, a quiz game, and more! We'll also facilitate a conversation about how community-driven grassroots efforts can make a real impact.
PHILANTHROPY IN COMMUNITY
Round Up Your Purchases to Support Girls Write Now
Small Donations Drive Big Change
When you donate to Girls Write Now through RoundUp, the extra change from every transaction you make with a chosen debit or credit card will be "rounded up" monthly and donated to Girls Write Now.
EDITORIAL FORUM
Culture as Celebration
Thursday, Dec. 1, 6-7 PM ET, Virtual
In this Editorial Forum, we’ll discuss the ways we think about holidays and celebrations from a storytelling perspective. Which communities’ stories are regularly celebrated or regularly overlooked? What and who should we celebrate and why? Join us for a meaningful discussion about joy, remembrance, and the power of our voices and platform.
Open to all mentors, all mentees, diversity committee members and program alum
WRITING 360 WORKSHOP
So You Want To Write a Memoir: A Practical, Yet Bold Guide for Getting Started
Saturday, Dec. 3, 11 AM-1 PM ET, Virtual
Writing your personal story can be overwhelming, confusing, and scary—but it doesn’t have to stay that way! In this workshop, Hannah Eko, writer, editor, coach, and author of Honey is the Knife will help you figure out where to start and how to break through your biggest barriers. This informative workshop will prepare you to write your personal story on your own terms.
Open to all mentors, all mentees, woman-identifying and trans* and gender-expansive members of the public
WRITING 360 WORKSHOP
Heart on Your Sleeve: Personal Storytelling Through Tattoo
Saturday, Dec. 3, 3-5 PM ET, Virtual
Join Stacey Fayant as she takes us on a journey through the history and current revitalization of Indigenous tattooing, cultural appropriation vs. cultural sharing, and important health and safety concepts. You'll be introduced to the drawing app Sketchbook then create your own tattoo design—telling a personal story or history represented by plants or flowers of your choice.
Open to all mentors, all mentees, woman-identifying and trans* and gender-expansive members of the public
Prompt of the Week
From Annabel Young, Girls Write Now Fellow
Think about a time you struggled to find gratitude. What made it difficult to be grateful? Did this instance redefine your concept of gratitude? How do you view this moment in retrospect?
Annabel Young
Featured Opportunities
PARTNER CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Scholastic
Senior Editor
Scholastic is looking for a Senior Editor to join the Storyworks team, an award-winning print and digital magazine read by one million kids in grades 4-6. The right candidate is high-energy, creative, detail-oriented, and just as excited about crafting the perfect question for a quiz as they are editing a gripping narrative nonfiction.
For Partner Job & Internship Opportunities, remember to fill out the Employment Interest Form AND then submit your application!
PARTNER CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Dotdash Meredith
Content Brief Writer
As a Content Brief Writer for Dotdash Meredith, you will review and revise existing articles in order to elevate user experience, according to specific project instructions and brand guidelines. Dotdash Meredith is home to many of the nation's most read print and digital magazines!
For Partner Job & Internship Opportunities, remember to fill out the Employment Interest Form AND then submit your application!
SUBMISSION OPPORTUNITY
Trans Joy Digital Zine
Transgender Law Center and GSA Network
Trans and nonbinary youth artists aged 14-18 are encouraged to submit your videos, audio, art, or short writing to the Trans Joy Digital Zine, which will be presented on social media. The aim of this project is to highlight trans joy in the midst of violence and political discrimination.
Included artists will be paid $250.
Due date: December 21
