GIRLS WRITE NOW PERK!

Premier Passes & Discount Tickets for Athena Film Festival

2026 Lineup Just Released

We're excited for a weekend of films and conversations about fearless advocates, fierce truth-tellers, and bold rule-breakers. In partnership with the Athena Film Festival, Girls Write Now is thrilled to offer Monday Memo subscribers a 20% discount on tickets plus premier passes! You won't want to miss it—this Women's History Month, March 6-8, at Barnard College in New York City.

COLLABORATORY SERVICES

Mentor on Demand

One-to-One Support Exactly When You Need It

Struggling with a personal statement for college? Unsure of what to include in your resume? Or just looking for a second set of eyes on the newest chapter of your novel in progress? Chat with one of our Mentors on Demand who have a wide range of skills and expertise. Whether you’re navigating a deadline, preparing for a big opportunity, or working through a creative challenge, you can book focused sessions that provide guidance, clarity, and momentum.

WRITE WITH US

Prompt of the Week

By Mia S. Willis
Friday Night Salon Artist & Poet

Write a kwansaba about a small, everyday task you find joy in. A kwansaba is a Black poetry form that must be:

• A poem of praise
• 7 lines, 7 words per line
• Contain no words exceeding 7 letters

In this Friday Night Salon, poet, popular educator, and cultural historian Mia S. Willis discusses their debut book, The Space Between Men, their personal journey, and the life-saving power of poetry. Learn about three short poetry forms invented by African-American poets and try your hand at creating a few of your own!

CAREER CHAT

Mic Check: Podcasting & Interviewing 

Tuesday, March 17th, 4:45-6pm ET, Virtual

It seems like everyone and their neighbor and their neighbor’s cat has a podcast. But how do you produce one? And how do you build an audience? Find out the answers to these questions and more at this timely Career Chat. Also, learn interviewing tips that you can use in podcasting and beyond. Speakers include Chloe Hoy of The Permanent Rain Press, Nia Stanford of bittnia, Brittany Luse of NPR’s It’s Been a Minute, and more.

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

CONTEST OPPORTUNITY

Storyshares

Stories Without Borders Short Story Contest

As part of our partnership with Storyshares, we are proud to present an opportunity exclusive to Girls Write Now mentees and members. Storyshares is seeking short stories intended for readers who are in middle school, high school, or older, written at a first- to fifth-grade reading level. Content (topic, characters, plot) should be mature and intriguing for ages 10+. Your challenge is to write an engaging short story that celebrates multicultural and multilingual storytelling.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Writers House

Writers House Summer Internship (WHIP)

Participants engage a robust curriculum that takes 12-16 weeks to complete, including the 8-week “Editorial Bootcamp,” the 8-week job search skills workshop, and a series of tutorials, seminars, and one-on-one career consultations. To apply, email a resume and cover letter to Michael Mejias: mmejias@writershouse.com.

Want a boost for your application? Schedule a session with a Mentor on Demand.

FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY

A Public Space

Editorial Fellowship

Established in 2019, this fellowship is a unique opportunity for aspiring editors to gain experience in editing and independent publishing. Fellows have the opportunity to oversee an open call and serve as the lead editor on a piece for the magazine. A Public Space will offer two editorial fellowships this year as a 6-month program (June-November), approximately 15 hours weekly.

Applications accepted through February 28, 2026.