YEAR-END APPEAL

Join the Writer of WICKED to Defy Gravity for the Next Generation

When you head to the theaters to see Wicked: For Good, be sure to thank the woman behind the curtain...Girls Write Now Honoree and Co-Writer of the Wicked movie and musicals, Winnie Holzman. She says "I’m here because when I was younger, wiser writers who I really looked up to encouraged me, and their encouragement changed my world."  In today’s climate, the way to defy gravity is by building a national community of innovative, adaptive, and creative leaders. When it feels like the world is falling apart, you can count on Girls Write Now to bridge divides across age, gender, race, and poverty, as we have been doing for nearly three decades.

COLLABORATORY JOURNEYS

Apply for a Journey on 
The Art of Profiles

Honor Readers & Writers In Your Work

Every person has a story to tell, and profile writing is an invitation to share those stories with the world. On this Spring Journey in the Girls Write Now Collaboratory, mentors and mentees explore how to establish trust and rapport with their subjects, conduct interviews with mutual respect, and present a welcoming demeanor while maintaining the critical role of writer. Unlike traditional approaches that focus solely on extracting details for the reader, this experience emphasizes a holistic perspective that honors the reader, the writer, and the subject. 

Check out all of our Spring Journeys! Each one is 3 hours per month for 3 months, March - May 2026. Apply by December 31

READ WITH US

Ten Books From Across Indigenous America

Readings to Honor the Past & Write the Future

This Thanksgiving and during Native American Heritage Month, explore these ten books featuring women and queer authors telling the stories and histories of Indigenous peoples. Every day, our community shows the power of storytelling to advocate for marginalized people and open minds to the incredible diversity of our world. These ten books take us across Turtle Island to show the many faces and cultures of Indigenous America.

HOLIDAY EDITION

Girls Write Now's 2025
Gift Guide

Picks From Our Community Just For You

Looking for the perfect gifts for the book worms, curious creatives, and the Girls Write Now fans in your life? We've got you! Give a gift that reflects the hope, compassion, and innovation at the heart of our community. Each item on this list comes from the mentors, mentees, staff, and partners who make our organization shine. Bonus: some of these presents give back to Girls Write Now!

YEAR-END APPEAL

Score Two Seats to WICKED on Broadway &
A Meet & Greet

Meet the Cast in an Auction Supporting Girls Write Now

Step into the world of Broadway’s spellbinding hit WICKED with two orchestra seats offering exceptional views of this celebrated production. This exclusive package featured as an auction item on Charity Buzz includes a meet and greet with a cast member—a rare opportunity for meaningful dialogue and a photo on stage. All proceeds support Girls Write Now programs and services.

Auction ends December 1st! 

SPEAKING IN FIRST DRAFT PODCAST

Speaking on the Stories in Our Suitcases Pt. 3

Writing About Immigration & Home

We received so many wonderful stories for this originally planned two-part episode that we’re extending it to give you a third and final part. So, get ready to hear captivating stories from places such as Venezuela, Guatemala, and Lebanon. These community voices are invaluable and must be protected; we are honored to share their stories with you.

WRITE WITH US

Prompt of the Week

By  Vahni Kurra, Girls Write Now Staff

Gratitude is everywhere if we allow ourselves the time to look closely. What is something that you can immediately see that you're thankful for? Write a love letter to that thing.

We are grateful as always to the talented writers who make up our community. This Thanksgiving weekend, we hope Vahni's prompt warms your heart and gives you inspiration. 

COLLEGE CHAT

Is Grad School
Right for You?

Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 4:45-6 PM ET, Virtual

The eternal question...This event is for all who are interested in exploring whether graduate school aligns with their academic, creative, and professional goals. We'll break down different degree paths, funding options, and the realities of graduate-level workload. Participants will engage in reflective writing, learn key decision-making factors, and hear candid insights from a panel of current grad students, alumni, and faculty.

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

SPECIAL EVENT

Thriving Thursday: Free Write & Reflection

Thursday, December 4, 6-7:30 PM ET, Virtual

Join us for a cozy, low-pressure freewriting session where we’ll loosen up our creative muscles and reflect on the year ahead (and the one we’re leaving behind). We’ll kick things off with a few optional writing prompts—designed to spark inspiration and reflection—but you’re free to wander wherever your pen (or keyboard) takes you. No rules, no editing, no judgment—just a space to write freely and see what emerges.

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

FRIDAY NIGHT SALONS

Salon with Screenwriter & Film Producer, Robin Schiff

Friday, December 5, 2025, 6-7:15 PM ET, Virtual

Join us for an inspiring and interactive event with screenwriter and film producer Robin Schiff of Romy & Michele and Emily in Paris. She’ll share insights from her journey in film and television, answer audience questions during a dedicated Q&A session, and lead participants through engaging creative writing exercises designed to spark new ideas. Whether you’re an aspiring screenwriter, a seasoned creative, or simply a lover of film and storytelling, this evening will be filled with inspiration and a rare opportunity to learn directly from a dynamic voice in the industry.

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

SPECIAL NETWORKING EVENT

NBCUniversal: Reality Revealed

Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 3-4 PM ET, Virtual

NBCUniversal invites the Girls Write Now community to their Creative Connections networking event! This inspiring virtual session offers young adults the opportunity to hear directly from NBCUniversal executives and connect with employees across a variety of career pathways in media and entertainment. The December edition, Creative Connections: Reality Revealed, takes attendees behind the camera on their favorite Bravo shows to learn how reality is created for the TV audience. The featured guest is Kemar Bassaragh, VP, Current Production, Universal Television Entertainment Group.

Open to college students, recent graduates, and young adults seeking opportunities in the media and entertainment industry.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Macmillan

Spring Internship

Macmillan Publishers is currently offering paid, part-time, remote internship opportunities for Spring 2026. Those hired locally will be given the opportunity to come into the office, if interested. Internships will be available in areas such as Editorial, Marketing/Digital Marketing, Publicity, Art & Design, Sales, Managing/Production Editorial, Production, Publishing Operations, Subrights, Creative Services, Author Events, People and Culture, and IT.

WRITING CONTEST OPPORTUNITY

The Kenyon Review

Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize for Young Writers

The Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize for Young Writers, created in 2007 to recognize outstanding young poets, is an annual contest for poets who are sophomores and juniors in high school. The poems by the winner and runners-up will be published in The Kenyon Review, and the winner receives a full scholarship to a Kenyon Review Young Writers workshop. Submissions for the contest are open every year November 1 through November 30. 

Deadline: November 30, 2025

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Uptown Stories

Program Manager

The Program Manager is the anchor for day-to-day program excellence at Uptown Stories. You’ll recruit and support their teaching team, ensure workshops run smoothly from first day to final reading, build strong relationships with families and school partners, and represent Uptown Stories at community events. This is a highly relational, on-your-feet role for an educator/coach who loves supporting teachers, students, and families.