Read more reflections on the nostalgic haze of the season in Summer Daze, a collection curated by Editor-In-Residence, Morayo Faleyimu. Get the full collection on our Substack.

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ENROLLMENT

Change Their Life and Yours

Become a Mentor in the Girls Write Now Collaboratory

Mentor Collaborators—ages 25 to 95 from around the United States and across industries—are passionate about passing on their knowledge, experience, and craft to support the next generation of writers. Join us for the 2023-2024 year and gain a writerly connection for life!

Applications are now being accepted on a rolling basis.

MENTEE HIGHLIGHT

Mentee Allison Sengkhounmany Attends New York Times Summer Academy

From Visiting Landmarks to Meeting Her Mentor In Person, Allison's Trip "Made Her Summer"

Being a part of Girls Write Now, an engaging experience of writing, diversity, and creativity, encouraged me to apply for The School of The New York Times. Writing and creative communities are so important and without a doubt, having Girls Write Now made me want to push myself to seek more opportunities.

Sally's Sounds of Summer

Writing Playlists & Prompts by
Girls Write Now Fellow Sally Familia

Pick an item that has sentimental value to you. If you were to lose this item, what do you fear the item would take with it? 

Using this premise, write a piece immortalizing the people, stories, and moments associated with this item.

Every week this summer, we're showcasing Sally's writing playlists and prompts to get your creative juices flowing. Listen to the soothing sounds Sally curated this week!

PUBLISHING 360 EVENT

Take Me With You, Issue #1 Zine Release Party!

Thursday, August 17, 6:30-7:30 PM ET, Girls Write Now Headquarters

It's here! Publishing 360 mentors and mentees are invited to celebrate the release of our zine, Take Me With You: Underground. Get your very own copy of our brilliant first issue and hang out with your fellow creators in Publishing 360! Also, there will be snacks. And hugs. And joy. See you there!

Open to Publishing 360 mentors and mentees

PARTNER JOB OPPORTUNITY

Penguin Random House

Editor, POP Culture, Random House Worlds

The editorial team at Random House Worlds is seeking an Editor to report to the Editorial Director of Illustrated Nonfiction at Random House Worlds, handling licensed nonfiction for high-profile brands such as Game of Thrones, Stranger Things, Minecraft, Bridgerton, Critical Role, and more. We are a highly collaborative team who love to bring our authentic style of nerdery to our favorite fictional worlds.

For Partner Job & Internship Opportunities, fill out the Employment Interest Form after submitting the application so Girls Write Now can support you during the application process!

Check out more opportunities here.

PARTNER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Writers House

Autumn 2023 Internship Program

Writers House Literary Agency is now accepting interest forms for their autumn 2023 Intern Program. This remote publishing internship is 16 weeks long, with a start date of Monday, October 2, 2023, and an end date of Friday, January 26, 2024. The due date for submitting the questionnaire is 6 PM ET on Friday, August 25, 2023. Note: Please make a copy of the questionnaire in order to fill it out. 

For Partner Job & Internship Opportunities, fill out the Employment Interest Form after submitting the application so Girls Write Now can support you during the application process!

Check out more opportunities here.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

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Carlos F. Garcia Muentes Scholarship

The Carlos F. Garcia Muentes Scholarship will support immigrant students who have a passion for learning and want to create a better life for themselves, their families, and their communities.This scholarship is open to: Current undergraduate students, international undergraduate students attending school in the US, all immigrants, including first- and second-generation immigrants, and DACA recipients. To apply, please write or create a video about how your family and their story have shaped your beliefs about the world and your own career aspirations.

Due Date: November 1, 2023.

Check out more opportunities here.