Plus, a fresh writing playlist and prompt
AUGUST 26 - SEPTEMBER 1
25 YEARS OF TRANSFORMATIVE STORIES. 52 WEEKS A YEAR.
Weeping Wisteria
By Jillian Daneshwar
I wanted to emulate the life cycle of beauty as a flower. At first it is a struggle to be seen, to be noticed as a seed buried in the dirt.
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Community
Spotlight
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
Back to School with Latinx Kidlit Book Fest
School Author Visit Fund & Classroom Book Set
As a community partner of the Latinx Kidlit Book Fest, Girls Write Now is excited to highlight two exciting opportunities to bring Latinx literature to your classrooms this year. The Latinx Kidlit Book Festival in collaboration with children's publishers are giving away free classroom sets of books to schools across the country. Educators and librarians can apply for a real-time, in-person or virtual visit from a Latinx kidlit author or illustrator.
PROMPT & PLAYLIST
Sounds of Summer
by Community Coordinator Sally Familia
Reflect on a specific moment in your life when you experienced a significant change or transition. This could be a change in your personal life, a shift in your beliefs or values, or a major decision that altered your path. Write about the ways in which this change influenced your perspective on life or yourself. How did it shape your behavior or choices moving forward?
Shake things up with a fresh sound and writing prompt in the latest installment of our Sounds of Summer Prompts and Playlists.
Ballot Brainteaser
In the lead up to Storytelling for Change: A National Voter Registration Day Event, we're testing your democracy knowledge with election trivia!
Did you know...
that in some states, you can pre-register to vote before you turn 18? What is the youngest age you can pre-register?
A) 15 years old
B) 16 years old
C) 17 years old
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
Dine Out for A Cause This September
Vineapple Sponsors Girls Write Now with Special Dinner Series
Dinner is served! Vineapple, a beloved restaurant in Brooklyn Heights, is donating a portion of the proceeds from their Monday dinner service to Girls Write Now throughout September. Whether it's date night, friends' night, or a writing meet up, send some love to us (and your tastebuds) by visiting Vineapple.
Happening
Write Now
SALON SERIES
Crafting Personal Narratives:
Writing Essays About Yourself & Your Family
Thursday, August 29, 6-7:15 PM ET, Virtual
What makes a personal essay resonate? How do I write about my family without ticking them off? And where do I even begin? Join the brilliant Priyanka Mattoo, author of Bird Milk & Mosquito Bones, as she guides us through her exploration of family, identity, and the impact of history on the present. Engage in thought-provoking writing prompts and conversations about the inspiration, themes, and creative process behind the memoir.
Open to the public.
SPECIAL EVENT
Summer Open Mic
Thursday, September 5, 6-7:15 PM ET
Girls Write Now Headquarters
Join us for the final Open Mic of our Summer Series! Ten readers are given three minutes to perform their work—poetry, songs, story excerpts, and more—in front of a live audience at Girls Write Now. We will begin with a generative group writing exercise to explore our own creativity before hearing from performers. Enjoy light snacks and refreshments!
Please message Community Coordinator Azia Armstead on Slack if you are interested in performing.
Free & open to the public
Engaged by our original writing, curriculum, and collaborative approach to learning? That's Girls Write Now! And it's only possible because of generous readers like you. Thank you so much for your support, and please read on for even more incredible opportunities!
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JOB OPPORTUNITY
IHEART COMIX
Project Manager
IHEART COMIX is seeking a freelance Account Directors, Account Managers & Project Managers. Email a resume and project examples to
jobs@iheartcomix.com to apply.
WRITING CONTEST
Perugia Press
Perugia Press Prize
Perugia Press is seeking poetry manuscripts from women, including all gender-expansive definitions of that term. They welcome diversity of expression in content, form, and language. They are open to considering hybrid manuscripts, including those incorporating visuals or created in collaboration. The winner of the Perugia Prize will receive book publication and a $2,000 prize, plus time to work on your book with an editor.
Applications Due: November 15, 2024
PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITY
The Clique
Editorial Pitch Opportunity
Introducing: the clique. An editorial space for journalists to finally place those pitches they're obsessed with, but haven't been able to find a home for otherwise—because journalism should be fun. Lexi Inks is accepting pitches for the following topics: News, Entertainment, Sex & Relationships, Style, Beauty, Wellness, Career &
Finance, and Identity. Currently, rates start at $75 per piece and are always negotiable based on the length and reporting required.
Please send a brief introduction, your pitches, and links to a portfolio or published work to info@theclique.click.
