SPEAKING IN FIRST DRAFT PODCAST

Speaking on Writing on Resistance Pt. 1

Featuring Ayah Al-Masyabi & Allison Su

In these tumultuous times, we often turn to art as a guide to true north. Girls Write Now's Kathryn Destin moderates a conversation with mentees Ayah Al-Masyabi and Allison Su. In this first episode of our three-part series on writing as activism, you’ll hear a beautiful conversation about writing as resistance, surviving the overwhelming news cycle, and staying steadfast in your activism. You'll leave the episode with a longer TBR list and action items to begin your own forms of resistance.

FROM OUR COMMUNITY

Prompt of the Week

By Asma Al-Masyabi and Nyilah Thomas,
Community Studio Facilitators

Think about a time when your rage led to personal growth or change. How did this transformation unfold?

Join peer-to-peer mentees Asma Al-Masyabi and Nyilah Thomas at their Community Studio, "Spoken Word: Voices Unleashed!" In honor of National Poetry Month, they'll be delving into the art of poets writing poems about being poets! In this studio, you'll untangle what it means to be a poet, and take a go at penning some poetry of your own.

LIFE@GWN

Jon Yaged

Macmillan CEO & Girls Write Now Honoree

Last spring, Girls Write Now honored Macmillan CEO Jon Yaged for his continuous commitment to championing unsung voices at the 2024 Radical Gratitude awards, pictured here with Girls Write Now mentee and Macmillan employee Kayah Hodge. This spring, we learn more about Jon—and his impact at Macmillan—in the latest edition of life@gwn. “The essence of what Girls Write Now means to me is that it continually reminds me and the mentees that their voices matter, their opinions count, and that they’re important.” 

COLLABORATORY DEADLINE

Submit to the 2025 Girls Write Now Anthology

Girls Write Now Mentees Submit by April 10

Become a published author! Girls Write Now mentees in the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 Cycles are invited to submit a piece of original writing to Hope Lives In Our Words: Girls Write Now 2025 Anthology. Our anthology series, published by Dutton, is our long-running tradition of publishing current writing by young women and gender expansive young people that speaks directly to the moment. Mentees can submit through their Portal. For more information, click on "Publications" on our Opportunities page.

Submissions are due April 10.

CAREER CHAT

Demystifying the World of Publishing with Macmillan

Tuesday, Apr. 8, 4-5:15 PM ET, Virtual

Come discover the various roles and opportunities at Macmillan Publishers! Whether you'd like to someday have your work published, or be a part of the publishing industry, this Career Chat is designed for you. Meet employees from different departments and hear about their professional journeys. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Macmillan and to help you chart your future career goals.

Open to all mentees, mentors, & members.

COLLABORATORY WORKSHOP

Advocacy Journalism: Broadcast Journalism

Monday Apr. 14, 5-6 PM ET, Virtual

Join us for an exciting workshop with NBCU Latino Managing Editor Sandra Lilley as we dive into the dynamic world of broadcast journalism! Learn about how stories translate between digital and broadcast  platforms, and explore the key elements of compelling multimedia storytelling. 

Open to all mentors, mentees, members, and the public.
Required for Advocacy Journalism Journey participants.

SPECIAL EVENT

Random House Workshops: Writing with Suleika Jaouad

Monday, Apr. 21, 7-8 PM ET, Virtual

Join Suleika Jaouad for a very special virtual workshop to celebrate the publication of her new book, The Book of Alchemy. Girls Write Now is offering a limited number of free tickets for mentors, mentees, and silver members. To claim one, check the Girls Write Now Slack General channel. You can also get a join link when you pre-order a copy of The Book of Alchemy from the retailer of your choice and submit proof of your purchase when registering.

Open to the public, including all mentees, mentors, & members.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Macmillan

Editorial Intern (STEM)

Macmillan Learning is seeking an Editorial Intern for the STEM Editorial team. They develop online content, media, and assessment to support instructors and students using their higher education STEM products. As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience in digital content development and editorial processes.

WRITING CONTEST OPPORTUNITY

North Country Public Radio

National Poetry Month

Join NCPR and SLC Arts in Potsdam in celebrating National Poetry Month! Every weekday in the month of April, NCPR will share a new poem submitted by a listener or reader. At the end of the month, NCPR and SLC Arts will choose their favorite piece and award the writer a swag bag of NCPR and SLC Arts merch. 

To be considered, please email your work to Ethan@ncpr.org. 

FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Chicken Egg Films

(Egg)celerator Lab

This program supports nonfiction filmmakers or filmmaking teams working on their first or second feature-length documentary. In this year-long program, filmmakers receive $40,000 USD in grant funding for the production of their feature-length film, mentorship with Chicken & Egg Films team members, two creative retreats focused on career building and creative development, and more.