THE VISION LAB PODCAST

Climate Justice Meets Creativity

Big Questions & Bold Ideas from the Next Generation of Change-Makers

The Vision Lab is a new podcast series created through the Girls Write Now Lead Incubator Journey. Here, young leaders share their stories, projects, and insights as they work to make a difference in their communities and the world. In this first episode, mentee Robyn Lam speaks with mentor Melody Rose Serra about environmental advocacy, creative expression, and the importance of community-centered action. From restoring a neglected school garden to building creative spaces for youth voices, their conversation explores how young people can lead through curiosity, collaboration, and advocacy. 

PROMPT OF THE WEEK

Words in World-Building

Inventing a Language to Serve Your Story

Language—It’s everything and everywhere and, as writers, the material of our craft. What would a writer be without a language to write in? Join us in a series of studios designed to encourage your own experimentation with language through two specific and exciting avenues: the practice of creating artificial languages and the celebration of Indigenous languages as vehicles for storytelling.

Write about a story idea or setting for which you would like to develop a conlang, or constructed language. What feels intimidating about the project, or particularly exciting? What goals do you have for the language?

LIFE@GWN BLOG

“Basically, I Could Sum Up My Writing Process as Scribbles.”

Asma Al-Masyabi’s Life@GWN as Told by Shreya Darji

Life@GWN presents the stories of Girls Write Now, by Girls Write Now. In this week's edition, Shreya Darji—a mentee in the Art of the Profile Journey—features fellow mentee, intern, and award-winning poet Asma Al-Masyabi. Asma’s process is about persistence—trying again and again to find the piece you like and working to maintain the internal motivation to create. Learn from Asma’s successes, insights, and even rejections, each a meaningful part of the artist's experience.

COLLEGE CHAT

Your College Survival Guide  

Tuesday, August 11, 4:45-6 PM ET, Virtual

Whether you’re wondering how to manage your workload, make friends, join campus organizations, or simply find your footing, this conversation is for you. Hear candid advice from current students and recent graduates about navigating college life, making the most of campus opportunities, and finding support along the way.

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

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Mentoring Through Uncertainty: Sustaining Yourself While Supporting Others

Thursday, August 13, 6-7:15 PM ET, Virtual

Supporting young people through uncertain times takes empathy, presence, and care—including care for yourself. In this session of our Mentoring Through Uncertainty series, we'll look at how clear boundaries and emotional balance help mentors show up consistently without burning out, with practical strategies for navigating emotionally complex situations and sustaining the relationship over time.

Open to all mentors & mentees.

COMMUNITY STUDIO

Off the Beaten Path: Unconventional & Hybrid Forms of Writing

Tuesday, August 18, 8-9 PM ET, Virtual

From centos to speculative nonfiction essays, this studio series approaches creative writing from a new perspective as we experiment with unusual writing forms. In this session, get some hands-on experience as we delve into collage writing across genres, specifically the poetic form of "the golden shovel," created by poet Terrance Hayes.

Open to all mentors & mentees.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

TriQuarterly

Blog & Media Editor

This new editor will curate and lead TriQuarterly's online blog The Latest Word, acquiring and publishing craft essays, book reviews, and author interviews year-round while spearheading the blog's move to Substack alongside their Managing Editor.

Deadline: August 20, 2026
Create a portal account to apply.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Field Mag

Associate Editor

Field Mag is looking for an experienced writer/editor to join their nimble, all-remote team. The Associate Editor will work directly with the Managing Editor to help lead production of content that embodies their brand beliefs and values from pitch to publication. Media is in a state of flux, they see an opportunity to redefine what outdoor storytelling looks like—and they're looking for a collaborator who wants to help do it.

Deadline: August 21, 2026
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FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY

New York Public Library

The Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers

This international fellowship program is open to people whose work will benefit directly from access to the collections at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building—including academics, independent scholars, and creative writers (novelists, playwrights, poets). Visual artists at work on a book project are also welcome to apply. The Center appoints 15 Fellows a year for a nine-month term at the Library, from September through May. In addition to working on their own projects, Fellows engage in an ongoing exchange of ideas within the Center and in public forums throughout the Library. 

Deadline: September 25, 2026
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