Plus, learn about pathways into publishing from our educational partners!
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Hope Lives In Our Words
Featured Media:
Find Your Next Obsession
Take Me With You
Issues 1 and 2 By Girls Write Now
Showcasing a breadth of creativity, voice, and DIY approaches to media, our zines are a platform for personal expression and collaborative ideas.
Apply for Zine Makers:
Crafting A Peer Poetry Zine
Become a Mentor or Mentee by April 30
This Journey invites you to step into the role of editor and designer to transform the poetry from our spring "Poetry Rising" Journey into a compelling, collaborative zine. Join us for the Summer!
Browse the full list of Journeys here.
Mic Drop:
You Have to Hear This
COLLABORATORY RESOURCES
Get Support from Mentors on Demand
Editing, Advice, Mock Interviews & More
Mentor on Demand (MOD) is a flexible, one-to-one mentoring option that connects mentees with experienced professionals for short, focused sessions. Mentees and members aged 14-24 can sign up for sessions to get advice and help with things like:
- Applying to college or getting acclimated to a new school
- Your job interview, cover letter, and resume
- Developing skills in graphic design, editing, and more!
STORY COLLECTIONS
Celebrating Mentorship of Color
Curated by Our Editorial Community
Girls Write Now’s superpower is the diversity of people who make up the rich fabric of our community. This collection of stories, curated by the Intersectional Voices in Editorial - Digital committee, is dedicated to the amazing mentors and mentees of color within the Collaboratory who have shared their experiences and creativity. From a personal essay about feminine rage to a young woman's reflection on her life in New York and her life in El Salvador, these stories will transport you into the unique worlds of our creatives.
WRITE WITH US
Prompt of the Week
By Carolyn Zheng, Community Studio Facilitators
Are there any books, movies, TV shows, comics, games, etc that have inspired you? How have they impacted your life and writing? Create one piece of writing or art motivated by your favorite piece of media!
Explore how fandom inspires creativity and try writing your own fiction in The Power of Fanworks community studio hosted by Carolyn Zheng. If you love stories, characters, or pop culture, this one’s for you! Save the date for April 17 and register in the Portal when our April Community Studios go live.
Read on for events and opportunities that bridge divides & change lives.
Happening Write Now:
Mark Your Calendar
SPECIAL EVENT
STARS Youth-Led Town Hall: Safety First
Wednesday, April 8, 11 AM-1 PM ET, In-Person
695 Park Ave, New York, NY
At the STARS Town Hall, young people lead the conversation. Students will have the opportunity to share their perspectives, connect with other youth leaders across the city, and help shape solutions that city leaders need to hear. This year’s conversation centers on one big question: What does it actually mean for young people to feel safe in New York City in 2026? Safe spaces don’t just happen—they’re built through listening, collaboration, and action. Your voice matters and we hope you'll join us.
Open to all girls and gender-expansive young people ages 13–24.
COLLEGE CHAT
Pathways Into the Publishing Industry
Tuesday, April 14, 4:45-6:00 PM ET, Virtual
Curious about a career in publishing? Join us for a College Chat with representatives from Pace University and The City College of New York to explore undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs designed for aspiring publishing professionals. Whether you’re considering the field yourself or mentoring a young writer who is, this conversation will offer valuable insight on the paths into publishing.
Open to all mentors, mentees, members & the public.
Get the Gig:
Curated Opportunities Just for You
Need help applying for these opportunities—and more?
Meet with a Mentor On Demand today!
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
The Jed Foundation
JED National Mental Health Youth Advocacy Coalition Internship Program
The Jed Foundation (JED) is now accepting applications for the summer 2026 cohort of the National Mental Health Youth Advocacy Coalition (YAC) Internship. YAC brings together young mental health advocates in a brave space to drive change through education, policy advocacy, media, and storytelling. This eight-week hybrid, paid internship trains undergraduate students in mental health advocacy and community outreach. Interns receive a structured curriculum, expert mentorship, and paid compensation to develop and launch their own strategic advocacy plans.
Create a portal account to apply for this opportunity.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Women's Media Group
GWN x Women's Media Group Scholarship
Women’s Media Group (WMG) will award one $2,000 scholarship to be used to support the Scholar recipient’s writing, with preference to a rising college junior or senior who is a current Girls Write Now mentee or mentee alum. WMG encourages students from underrepresented populations and/or economically disadvantaged backgrounds to apply.
Deadline: Fri., May 1st, 2026
Open exclusively to Girls Write Now mentees and mentee alum
Create a portal account to apply for this opportunity.
WRITING CONTEST OPPORTUNITY
Brooklyn Public Library
Teen Writing Contest & Ned Vizzini Teen Writing Prize
BPL's Teen Writing Contest is a chance for local teens to showcase their work in a supportive environment and to win the Ned Vizzini Teen Writing Prize, an award to honor Ned and his literary legacy. If you're a teen writer from New York City, grades 6-12, you're invited to submit your poetry and prose to be judged by a panel of BPL's expert young adult librarians for creativity, style and voice.
Deadline: Tues., March 31st, 2026
Create a portal account to apply for this opportunity.
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