Thank You.

Our heartfelt thanks to each one of you who donated to Girls Write Now's mission in 2025. Every year, we rely on the compassion and generosity of our supporters who understand the power of a multi-generational writing community, and who believe that all young people deserve the resources and mentorship needed to thrive. You are fueling the connections that break down barriers, bridge divides, and promote democracy.

If you didn't get a chance to make a gift, you still have time, and the funds will go straight to our programs! Thank you.

Spring 2026 Journeys: Deadline to Apply Extended

Apply to Be a Mentor or Mentee by Jan. 15

Great news! If your New Year's resolution is to write more, expand your network, or try something new, you still have time to apply for a Spring 2026 Journey! Apply as a mentor or mentee and start the journey of a lifetime. 

PARTNER OPPORTUNITY

Get Your "Be There" Certificate 

Deadline Extended to Learn How to Support Those Struggling with Mental Health

We’re honored to partner with Jack.org and Born This Way Foundation on promoting a new mental health course.
The Be There Certificate is a free, self-paced learning experience designed to increase mental health literacy and provide you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to safely support anyone who may be struggling with their mental health. Now through January 31st, Girls Write Now will earn $25 for every person who earns their Be There Certificate! Help us build a kinder community together.

WRITE WITH US

Prompt of the Week

By Ayame Huber Munemura & Amanda Wiles, Community Studio Facilitators

Who has enriched your life? How did you meet? How has your understanding of them and yourself changed as the relationship developed? Write a poem/story alternating between yours and their perspectives, joining into one by the end.

Ever felt socially awkward? Has it held you back from meeting people? We feel you, and that's why we're excited to present our final installment of Adulting 101, a Community Studio by mentor Amanda Wiles and mentee Ayame Huber Munemura. Join the Studio on Tuesday, January 20!

COMMUNITY STUDIO

Writing for Resilience (Expressive Art)

Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2025, 6-7:15 PM ET, Virtual

Your expressive ability can keep you emotionally balanced, increase your creativity, and boost self-esteem. All of these workshops utilize great poetry, and techniques from the field of poetry therapy. Discover and exercise your personal voice in community. This month, through photographs and poetry, we explore the adventure of life. “Come to the Edge” and other poems will inspire participants to write from a different perspective.

Open to all mentors, mentees, members & the public. Create your free Portal account to register.

CAREER CHAT

Commit to the Bit: A Comedy Career Chat

Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2025, 4:45-6 PM ET, Virtual

Getting an audience to laugh can make you feel on top of the world, but comedy can be one of the toughest genres to write well. In this Career Chat, you’ll have a chance to ask all of your burning questions with a panel that covers comedy from multiple angles!

Open to all mentors, mentees, members & the public. Create your free Portal account to register.

MENTOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Beyond Barriers: Supporting Undocumented & First-Gen Youth

Thursday, Jan. 22, 2025, 6-7:15 PM ET, Virtual

This Mentor Professional Development (PD) offers an overview of the legal, financial, and social barriers faced by undocumented and first-generation students and their families. The session also covers essential federal, state, and local protections for undocumented individuals, guidance on rights during encounters with immigration officers, and key resources available to support those impacted by detention. By the end of the workshop, attendees will be equipped with practical knowledge to better support undocumented and first-gen students, and to create more inclusive environments.

Open to mentors. Create your free Portal account to register.

SPECIAL EVENT

Literature to Life: The Great Gatsby

Saturday, Jan. 24, 2025, 2-4 PM ET, Virtual

Literature to Life in partnership with Girls Write Now presents The Great Gatsby. Considered to be one of the greatest American novels, this story explores the glittering promises and devastating illusions of the American Dream. The actor embodies multiple characters, conveying the lengths each will go to attain their desires. This event will feature a 60-minute solo stage adaptation, preceded by a 10-minute introduction to the show, and a discussion following the show.

Open to all mentors, mentees, members & the public. Create your free Portal account to register.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Craighill

Performance Creative Video Editor (Paid Social)

The person in this role will own paid video creative for Meta, TikTok, and YouTube. Their core work is producing 10–20 new creative assets each week within a clear testing cadence. This is Craighill's first in-house performance creative role, and you’ll operate with substantial autonomy: capturing, editing, iterating, and organizing assets independently, while collaborating closely with the Head of Marketing and team.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

The New York Times

HRBP Intern

The New York Times is looking for an ambitious and highly motivated Human Resources Intern with strong organizational and communication skills. This role will be part of the HR Business Partner team which is responsible for supporting the overall employee experience relations and policy. You will report to the Senior Manager, HRBP for Technology.

Deadline: Monday, January 26, 2026

FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Open New York

Open New York Fellowship

Open New York (ONY) is a grassroots, non-profit organization advocating for abundant homes and lower rent. ONY will hire three Fellows for this cycle, each focused on a core functional area: Communications, Policy, and Development. Fellows will work closely with their respective team while also gaining exposure to the organization’s broader strategy and operations. Each fellowship is designed to provide hands-on experience, meaningful responsibility, and mentorship, while supporting the organization’s mission.

Deadline: Friday, January 16, 2026