IN OUR MENTEES' WORDS

Regardless of who you are, Girls Write Now offers something for everyone.

"Thanks to the Girls Write Now community, I've had the pleasure of meeting some truly outstanding writers! I've had the privilege of participating in two programs (Writing 360 and Career 360) and my mentors in both have been nothing short of amazing. My writing has improved significantly since joining, and I've been able to push myself in ways I didn't think were possible. The encouragement and support is truly off the charts!"

-Renisha Conner, Writing 360 and Career 360 Mentee

IN OUR MENTORS' WORDS

Being part of this brilliant, inclusive, creative community has helped me to spread my own wings as a mentor and a writer.

Stepping into the role of writing mentor at Girls Write Now has been a truly uplifting and rewarding experience. Sharing my time, guidance, and passion for storytelling with my mentee has enriched my life in more ways than I could have imagined. Witnessing my mentee's growth-filled journey has been a highlight for me this year! Girls Write Now has provided an unparalleled platform with support, tools, resources, and open communication. It's been a collaborative, inspiring, joyful ride and I feel lucky to be part of something so special!

-Stacie Rose, Writing 360 Mentor

SPEAKING IN FIRST DRAFT PODCAST

Speaking On Body Liberation

Bonus Episode with Author and Educator Chrissy King

Writer, former strength coach, speaker, educator, and Girls Write Now honoree Chrissy King sat down with host and Editor in Residence Kathryn Destin at P&T Knitwear Studio to discuss her book The Body Liberation Project: How Understanding Racism and Diet Culture Helps Cultivate Joy and Build Collective Freedom. Tune in to hear Chrissy and Kathryn get candid about body image, fatphobia, disordered eating, social media, and collective liberation.

Prompt of the Week

Sounds of Summer: Writing Playlists & Prompts by Girls Write Now Fellow Sally Familia

Pick a song from the playlist that closely resembles a love that currently settles within you. What about this love makes you feel the most free to be yourself?

Every week this summer, we're bringing you a fresh writing playlist and prompt to get the creative juices flowing. Listen to this week's soothing sounds curated by Girls Write Now Fellow and music maven Sally Familia!

SPECIAL EVENT

A Juneteenth Reflection: What's the Future Got To Do With It?

Thursday, June 15, 5:30-7:30 PM ET 

Join Girls Write Now and Howard University professor and Founder of the writing for healing non-profit SOAR, Kimberly Collins, for a reflective Juneteenth discussion that allows us to excavate our origin stories while healing for our future.

Open to all mentors, mentees, alum, staff & the  public.

Query Letter Writing
Tuesday, June 13, 6:30-7:30 PM ET

You've got a manuscript... now what? Explore query letter writing with mentor and literary agent
Madeline Wallace.

Culture, Language, & Storytelling
Wednesday, June 21, 6:30-7:30 PM ET

¡Cuéntame su historia! Explore the process of interweaving culture and storytelling with Girls Write Now Fellow Sally Familia and mentee Izabell Mendez.

Podcasting
Saturday, June 24, 1-2 PM ET

Surf the sound waves with Girls Write Now Community Coordinator Vahni Kurra and Editor-in-Residence Kathryn Destin in this exploration of podcasting.

Photopoetry
Thursday, June 29, 6:30-7:30 PM ET

It's a match made in heaven. Create at the intersection of photography and poetry with Girls Write Now Community Manager, Jesse Jagtiani.

Activists or Storytelling
Thursday, July 6, 6:30-7:30 PM ET

Do you write to revolt or restore? Explore the complicated nature of literary activism and the ways we can inspire change with Girls Write Now Community Manager, Emily Mendelson.

PARTNER JOB OPPORTUNITY

Estée Lauder

Designer, Global Store Design

The Designer of Store Design will be involved in various aspects of store projects from initial concept design through technical development and execution. All Store Design team members will be responsible to bring their ideas to life through presentation materials and detail drawings.

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

NBCUniversal

NBC4/T44 Digital Internship - Fall 2023, Washington, DC

The NBCUniversal Internship Program allows students to unlock their potential by contributing to big projects in meaningful ways that matter. Interns will work side by side with show and story producers under deadline to create accurate and compelling stories.

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.

CONTEST

One Earth Film Fest

Young Filmmakers Contest

Entrants will be judged on their ability to address the topic(s) of choice by being engaging, informative, inspiring, and creative through their film. Submissions must share and highlight solutions to the issues discussed in the chosen sustainability topic(s). The film should talk about an environmental/sustainability problem and then discuss what could be a potential solution to this problem. 

Submissions due June 25, 2023.

Check out more opportunities here.