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Hope Lives In Our Words
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Find Your Next Obsession
Hey, It's Me
By Malika Punjabi
This idea came from looking back at all the times my friends and I had, and being so grateful that they helped me when I was at the worst point in my life. It was when the cameras were off that I began to see how much it meant to have Girls Write Now support me in this.
Mic Drop:
You Have to Hear This
WRITE WITH US
Prompt of the Week
By Louise Edwards & Olivia Wronski,
Community Studio Facilitators
Imagine you are living your life and all of a sudden discover a fantastical friend. Who are they? What makes them fantastical? What are their habits? How do you interact with them?
In their Community Studio, Writing Fantasy: Castles to Cauldrons, Mentor Louise and Mentee Olivia led our writers through writing exercises that sparked their fantastical imaginations. Register for a January Studio today!
LIFE@GWN
Mentor Roundtable
Celebrating National Mentoring Month
Did you know January is National Mentoring Month? The new year brings in new goals, changes and opportunities, making January the perfect time to solidify your foundation and chart the course ahead with someone who has your best interest at heart. Luckily, our community is full of them! But mentorship is no walk in the park. We touched base with some of our mentors to share the tricks of the trade. From seasoned mentors, to first-timers, each bring their unique perspective, experience and generosity to the work that we do to help pave the way for the next generation of leaders.
COLLABORATORY RESOURCES
Get Support from Mentors on Demand
Editing, Advice, Mock Interviews & More
Mentor on Demand (MOD) is a flexible, one-to-one mentoring option that connects mentees with experienced professionals for short, focused sessions. Mentees and members aged 14-24 can sign up for sessions with mentors on demand to get help with things like:
- Advice for new college students and high school seniors
- Help with your job interview, cover letter, and resume
- Developing skills in graphic design, editing, and more!
Read on for events and opportunities that bridge divides & change lives.
Happening Write Now:
Mark Your Calendar
SALON SERIES
Friday Night Salon by
Koa Beck
Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, 6-7:15 PM ET, Virtual
Join us for an exciting conversation with writer and cultural critic, Koa Beck, author of the acclaimed book White Feminism and her Substack, Valley Girl! Beck will share insights on the process of writing for a variety of mediums and audiences where she explores analysis with personal reflection on media, politics, and life in California.
Open to all mentors, mentees, members & the public. Create your free Portal account to register.
COLLABORATORY SHOWCASES
Fall Journey Final Showcases
Saturday, January 31, 2026, Virtual & In-Person
Celebrate the creativity, growth, and dedication of the mentees in our Fall Journey! In these three showcases, you'll get to experience live performances and readings from Wicked Stagewriting: Plays to Musicals, Independent Study, and The Power of Punchlines: Standup Comedy for Change Journeys.
Wicked Stagewriting Showcase - 12-1 :30 PM ET
Independent Study Final Showcase - 1-3 PM ET
Let Me Finish! Voices of Comedy Showcase - 4:30-6 PM ET
Open to all mentors, mentees, members & the public. Create your free Portal account to register.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY
Princeton University Press
Editorial Assistant
Princeton University Press (PUP) seeks a motivated, detail-oriented, and highly organized individual to support three acquisition editors. The Editorial Assistant (EA) will assist in the signing, development, and publishing of distinctive and outstanding books in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences, and will serve as a liaison both between authors and the Press, and between departments within the Press.
CONTEST OPPORTUNITY
Narrative Magazine
Narrative High School Writing Contest
If you were asked to name one true thing in your life, what would it be? If you wanted to tell someone the story of how you came to know that one true thing, how would the story go? Using the prompt “One True Thing” as a springboard, Narrative Magazine invites you to write a story, essay, or poem that takes your reader on a journey toward at least one crystalized moment of truth. Students from the US and internationally, grades 9–12, are eligible to submit to the contest through their teachers.
Deadline: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Bold.org
$25,000 "Be Bold" No-Essay Scholarship
The $25,000 “Be Bold” Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile. They are looking for profiles that are "earnest, determined, and moving." This scholarship has rolling monthly application deadlines. Students applying earlier will have a greater chance of winning.
Deadline: Sunday, February 1, 2026
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