Plus, join us with Ross Gay for this Friday Night's Salon
November 27 - December 3
REMIX!
We're inviting you to the 2023 Remix of the Girls Write Now Awards! Join us on Giving Tuesday (November 28) for a virtual experience recapping highlights from this year's Awards which challenges participants to reimagine and redefine giving back.
Plus, play some Girls Write Now trivia with us! Want a leg up on the competition? You'll find three trivia questions throughout this week's Monday Memo, below. We've scattered answers in the pages of our website linked to the Memo. Answer them correctly at the Rewind and Remix to win a prize!
Featured Girls Write Now Story
I'm Sorry. I Didn't Do It Right.
By Mentee Lauren Cichon
I began my creative process by poring through my room, tearing through notebooks and receipts and looking for words and drawings. I looked for patterns in the materials gathered and for mementos that tell the story of the creative loss and discouragement I was feeling. I then compiled my creative bursts into one narrative about grappling with artistic expression.
Community Spotlight
GIRLS WRITE NOW GIFT GUIDE, PART II
Gifts for Book Worms
For Every Kind of Reader In Your Life
When in doubt, get them a book! In the second part of our Gift Guide, we have a selection of page turners by mentors and publishing partners that span styles and genres. Plus, don't miss out on last week's picks that are sure to spark creativity for writers. Stay tuned for part three of the Gift Guide coming next week!
Our gift guide is just one way that we promote the work of our community. To directly support the next generation or writers, you can also donate to Girls Write Now this holiday season.
Trivia question: How many states is Girls Write Now active in? Find a hint to the answer on this page!
Prompts of the Week
Writing Remix: Make Your Own Multimedia Story
Think about a tour you would like to send people on. It can be of your local neighborhood, favorite restaurants, or fictional memories. Write about why you chose these places and what people will see when they visit. Explore use of Broadcastr or Google maps to create the tour and send it to at least three people you know.
Create multimedia stories with six prompts that will get you writing in new ways!
LIFE@GWN
Stephanie Gordon Joins The Girls Write Now Board
RBC Capital' Markets' Director of Corporate Banking Champions Young Writers
We are pleased to announce that longtime supporter Stephanie Gordon, Director of Corporate Banking at RBC Capital Markets, has joined the Girls Write Now Board of Directors! Stephanie's commitment to opening doors for young women and gender expansive youth across industries makes her an invaluable leader in our community.
Happening Write Now
GIRLS WRITE NOW AWARDS
2023 Girls Write Now Awards Rewind & Remix
Tuesday, Nov. 28, 6:45 - 8 PM ET, Virtual
We invite you and your loved ones to share in the 2023 Girls Write Now Awards at this virtual watch party and community event. We'll enjoy performances by mentees and special guests, connect with writers all across our community, play trivia, and learn how we can all support the Girls Write Now mission. You won't want to miss it!
Open to the public.
Trivia question: Which beauty mogul, non-profit founder, and author was honored at the 2023 Girls Write Now Awards?
FRIDAY NIGHT SALON
Writing Hope at The End of A World with Ross Gay
Friday, Dec. 1, 6 - 7:15 PM ET, Virtual
Join us for an evening exploring what it means to experience hope and radical joy during periods of personal and political tumult. In this Friday Night Salon, Ross Gay will join us to discuss his award-winning book of poems, Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude.
Open to the public.
Required for Poetry 360 mentees
Registration will be capped to allow for intimate discussion. Save your spot now!
Trivia question: What are the three main elements of the Girls Write Now Collaboratory? Find a hint to the answer on this page!
GIRLS WRITE NOW AWARDS
More Passion, More Energy: The Art of Telenovelas with Telemundo & NBCU
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 4:30 - 6 PM ET, Virtual
Imagine your evil twin has lost their memory again and their wealthy lover has fallen into a coma after learning the family's big secret! What will happen next? Join us for an exhilarating event that celebrates the craft of telenovelas! Hear from employees at Telemundo & NBCU about the elements that make telenovelas so enthralling and brainstorm ideas for your very own show.
Open to all mentors, mentees, program alum, and NBCU & Telemundo employees
Required for Script 360 mentees
Get The Gig!
PARTNER JOB OPPORTUNITY
Scholastic
Sr. Marketing Manager, Strategy
Scholastic seeks an experienced Sr. Marketing Manager, Strategy to lead Book Fairs and Book Clubs brands in the School Reading Events division. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive brand strategies that drive growth and participation, and build brand awareness, among kids, families, and education communities for both book fairs and book clubs.
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.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
NBCUniversal
Filmed Entertainment, Global Distribution Interships, Summer 2024
The NBCUniversal Internship Program allows students to unlock their potential by contributing to big projects in meaningful ways that matter. To thrive as an NBCU intern, you are ready to bring your passion for media, entertainment, and technology along with your desire to learn each day.
Check out more opportunities here.
SCHOLARSHIP
AvaCare Medical
$1,000 Submission-Based Scholarship
The AvaCare Medical Scholarship recognizes those who are working to better the lives of students who are pursuing a degree in the medical field, with a prize of $1,000 toward college tuition. Your submission should be about an act of kindness that inspired you. The act of
kindness which you found inspirational does not have to relate to your decision to study health or medicine.
Application Due Date: December 15, 2023.
Check out more scholarship opportunities here.
