Plus, Kelly Clarkson & Rupi Kaur pledge their support!
OCTOBER 21 - 27
25 YEARS OF TRANSFORMATIVE STORIES. 52 WEEKS A YEAR.
Animal
By Jamilah Araf
When Evanna finds herself in a snowy forest pursued by a menacing figure with no memory of how she got there, she knows to do only one thing: run.
Every Day is A Good Day
to Support Young Writers & Leaders
We recently celebrated International Day of the Girl and National Black Poetry Day But at Girls Write Now, we know that every day is a chance to uplift the vibrant community of women and gender-expansive mentors and mentees that we have served for nearly three decades.
With your support, we can continue providing our unique, innovative, and much-needed services— 365 days a year.
Community
Spotlight
WRITING OUR WAY TO WELLNESS PODCAST
The Value of Writing Communities
Featuring Maya Collins & Summer Boxer
In this special episode, we hear from two Girls Write Now mentees who have had the opportunity to publish their work both within and beyond Girls Write Now. Maya Collins and Summer Boxer walk us through their experiences as young published authors, and how Girls Write Now supports their journeys while writing their way to wellness.
PARTNER CONTEST
Barbie + Girls Write Now Writing Contest
In Honor of Isabel Allende and the
Inspiring Women Doll Series
Barbie and Girls Write Now are teaming up for a writing contest in honor of Isabel Allende. Allende's books tell the stories of inspiring girls and women—and now it's your turn! Write a story about a girl, woman, or gender expansive individual who discovers their power(s)—whether real, fictional, or even magical. This contest is open to all youth ages 9-18 based in the United States.
NEWS & PRESS
Kelly Clarkson & Rupi Kaur Champion Girls Write Now
Featuring Girls Write Now on International Day of the Girl
For International Day of the Girl, Rupi Kaur proudly championed our writers on the Kelly Clarkson Show, declaring that she loves working with Girls Write Now, and sharing advice we stand by: "Write like nobody is looking...because writing is a place to go to strengthen your relationship with yourself...don't censor, don't self-edit, and the rest will fall into place." In Rupi's honor, the Kelly Clarkson Show and Frixion donated $1,000 to Girls Write Now.
Prompt of the Week
by Morgan Parker, Friday Night Salon Artist
How is your fake self different from your true self? What causes you to perform for your fake self? Write about an experience you've had in which you needed to perform a fake version of yourself or a time when you were able to be your true self.
Learn how vulnerability through writing can give way to a deeper examination of societal issues with poet and writer Morgan Parker.
Happening
Write Now
SPECIAL EVENT
Open Mic: A Creative Showcase
Thursday, Oct. 24, 5-6 PM ET,
247 West 37th Street, Suite 1000
New York, NY 10018
Join for the next event in our Open Mic Series! Each reader is given three minutes to perform their work—poetry, stories, songs, 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!
Open to the public including all mentees, mentors & alum
SPECIAL EVENT
Could You Repeat That? An Introduction to Pantoum Poems
Saturday, Oct. 26, 12-2 PM ET, Virtual
Join us on October 26 for an Introduction to the Pantoum Poem, a poetic form known for its repeating lines. In this engaging workshop, participants will explore the power of poetic structure to shape and express personal stories. Led by Teaching Artist Janine Simon.
Open to the public including all mentees, mentors & alum
SPECIAL EVENT
Polished Prose: Perfecting Personal Statements with HarperCollins
Monday Oct. 28, 2:30-5 PM ET, Virtual
Join HarperCollins and Girls Write Now for an inspiring intergenerational exchange designed to elevate young writers' college application personal statements. Our veteran Teaching Artist Susanna Horng, along with HarperCollins employees, will guide mentees through a concise lesson on crafting personal statements, followed by dedicated time to draft their essays. Then, our "Mentors for the Day" will work with mentees in small group breakout sessions to refine their drafts.
Open to the public including all mentees, mentors & alum
Read on for even more incredible opportunities—
and thank you for your support!
Get
The Gig!
INTERNSHIP
NBCUniversal
NBC Bay Area, News Internship
NBC Bay Area's News Internship provides students with real world experience and exposure to working in a top ten television market and in a high-energy newsroom. Interns may gain experience on the Assignment Desk, writing/producing, and/or with working on our digital platforms.
FELLOWSHIP
The Writer's Center
Compass Fellowship
If you're a writer or an aspiring writer looking for where to go next, The Writer's Center Compass Fellowship is a great place to start! This renewed fellowship program will introduce a new writer each year to the Writer's Center, to help guide them along the next steps on their path, with $1000 in credits toward any TWC workshops within a two-year period, a $300 cash stipend, and opportunities to be published in The Writer's Center Magazine and featured in TWC events.
WRITING CONTEST
Autumn House Press
Rising Writer Prize
The 2025 Rising Writer Prize is for a first full-length book of fiction (the 2026 prize will be for a first book of poetry). The Autumn House staff and select outsider readers will serve as the preliminary readers, and the final judge is K-Ming Chang. The winner receives publication of their full-length manuscript and $2,000. The submission period closes on November 15, 2024 ET. The winner and the contest's finalists will be announced by March 15, 2025.
