Plus, Girls Write Now scholarship from Women's Media Group
July 24 - 30
Featured Girls Write Now Story
Midnight Messages from a River
by Mentee Caitlin Levy
I am learning that I don't need all these thoughts
I held them because I thought they completed me
I am not afraid to fall into a pool
Be a melody a scream a whisper an
everything
Community Spotlight
GROWING OUR PROGRAMS
Apply to Be A Mentor or Mentee
Join Our Collaboratory to Harness Writing for Change
25 years ago, we created Girls Write Now to mentor and amplify disempowered and systemically under-represented voices. The Supreme Court's recent rulings are a grim reminder of the barriers we continue to face in our fight for equity—and also the power of our stories to shape culture, impact industries, and inspire change. We implore all willing candidates from mainstream and diverse and/or historically underrepresented backgrounds to apply. THE RIGHT TO BE HEARD IS UNDER SIEGE.
INDIE BOOKSELLERS MONTH
McNally Jackson
Longtime Girls Write Now Supporter Brings the World of Books to NYC
Throughout July, we're celebrating the indie booksellers who bring us the stories we love. Since 2013, McNally Jackson has stocked the annual Girls Write Now anthology on their shelves. McNally Jackson brings book lovers together from across New York with fun events such as the After Hours Book Club. Get your copy of Girls Write Now on the Other Side of Everything: The 2023 Anthology at McNally Jackson!
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Life@GWN: Coordinator Jeanine Marie Russaw
"Mom, you made this happen."
Seven days after joining Girls Write Now, Jeanine recruited her champion and Mom as a mentor. Read her story, written by colleague Sally Familia in the latest edition of Life@GWN on LinkedIn.
PUBLICATION SPOTLIGHT
On The Other Side of Everything is the Perfect Summer Read
Generous Funds From Amazon Literary Partnership Support Annual Anthology
Do you know what it’s like to communicate with your family across a salty ocean’s divide? Do you want the sun and moon to enter your home with stories written in embers? Do you seek voices that will shatter expectations? Welcome to the other side of everything. Girls Write Now On the Other Side of Everything: 2023 Anthology is available online and in select bookstores now! For 25 years, we have been publishing stories, poems, scripts, and essays by marginalized writers in our annual anthology. We are grateful to continue this work with Amazon Literary Partnership—thanks to 13 consecutive years of generous funding.
Sally's Sounds of Summer
Writing Playlists & Prompts by
Girls Write Now Fellow Sally Familia
Using the songs in this playlist, write a poem with as many song titles as you can.
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!
Sally Familia
they/them
Fellow
Happening Write Now
COLLEGE READINESS
Personal Statement Workshop with Scholastic
Tuesday, July 25, 2:30-5 PM ET, Virtual
Headed to college? Girls Write Now and Scholastic have your back! Teaching Artist Susanna Horng, award-winning author, Clinical Professor in Liberal Studies at NYU, and Girls Write Now mentor alum will help you write and receive feedback on your
statement. Mindful of the Supreme Court's recent ruling effectively ending Affirmative Action for college admissions, we'll also engage in discussion about how to present your full story in authentic and genuine ways. Don't miss this opportunity to work on your personal statement while enjoying an intergenerational gathering of insight, networking, and wisdom!
Open to all young adults who are woman-identifying or gender expansive + Scholastic employees
Get The Gig!
PARTNER JOB OPPORTUNITY
NBCUniversal
Senior Copy Editor
NBC News is hiring a full-time weekend copy editor for its digital team, focused on journalism published on nbcnews.com. The candidate should have experience with an established news operation—a newspaper, magazine or website—with a proven ability to uphold quality and accuracy. The person must be able to work quickly and efficiently on news articles and breaking blog posts on tight deadlines, fixing errors of spelling, grammar, syntax and style.
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
SEEN Group
Communications Intern - Beauty PR
SEEN Group is seeking Fall 2023 Beauty PR Fellows looking to learn about all things beauty and PR! Join our team of beauty experts and work on brands such as BYREDO, MAKE UP FOR EVER, Laura Mercier, iS Clinical, Westman Atelier, and more. During this program, you will learn the ins and outs of PR, events, VIP/Influencer marketing, and more. Apply if you love the beauty industry and are currently enrolled in communications classes or have had previous PR internship experience.
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 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Women's Media Group
$2,000 Girls Write Now Scholarship
Women's Media Group (WMG), a NYC-based nonprofit association of women leaders in media and publishing, is thrilled to offer one $2,000 scholarship to a Girls Write Now current mentee or mentee alum who is a rising college junior or senior. The recipient will also have the option to join WMG as a member with full benefits (including networking and programming opportunities) for three years, and all fees will be waived for this period.
Due Date: September 1, 2023
Check out more opportunities here.
