Girls Write Now & Michelle Obama Get Her There!
October 31- November 6
Featured Girls Write Now Stories
It's Alive! Tales of Embracing, Becoming & Overcoming Our Monsters
Curated by Mentee and Editorial Intern Julia Andresakis
Sometimes we slay our monsters or escape their clutches; other times we welcome them into our arms. This collection contains stories of standing up to our greatest fears, reclaiming what it means to be a monster, and traversing into the unknown.
Happening Write Now
WRITING WORKS COLLEGE CHAT
College Lists and Scholarships: Expert Advice for Stepping into Your Future
Wednesday, Nov. 2, 4:30-5:45 PM ET, Virtual
Through the winning tag team of writer Anna Homayoun and educator Tom Rabbitt, participants in this workshop will learn the tips and tricks they need to stare down each of the "scaries" lurking in the college (and post-graduate!) application process—from creating a list of top choices to winning the scholarship of your dreams.
Open to all woman-identifying, trans, or gender expansive members of the public, mentors, mentees, and alumni
PUBLISHING 360 EDITORIAL FORUM
Creating Space: Writing on the Internet
Thursday, Nov. 3, 6-7 PM ET, Virtual
Comment sections, Twitter feuds, and virtual reality, oh my! We want to hear from everyone in our community, so join us to discuss how we can create a safe space for creativity at Girls Write Now and what we think it will look like to be a writer on the Internet in the future.
Open to all mentors, mentees, and alumni
Join a Global Challenge to Write a Novel in 30 Days
National Novel Writing Month
Have you always wanted to write a novel but have never been able to find the time, community, or motivation? Participate in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) this November! NaNoWriMo challenges participants to write 50,000 words—the official word count for a novel!— in 30 days. With prompts, resources, author pep talks, and an international community by your side, there's no better way to get that first draft done.
FRIDAY NIGHT SALON
Explore Belonging Through Magical Realism with Alexandra Méndez
Friday, Nov. 4, 6-7:15 PM ET, Virtual
We all need a little guidance from our elders. In Alexandra Méndez's debut coming of age novel, that elder also just happens to be a jaguar. Join the author of What the Jaguar Told Her as she leads us through writing practices that explore belonging, magical realism, and how to write fiction that speaks to our roots. PLUS, all attendees will be entered into a raffle to win a signed copy of the novel!
Open to the public and all mentors and mentees
PUBLISHING 360 WORKSHOP
How to Craft Inspiring Writing Prompts
Saturday, Nov. 5, 2-4 PM ET, Virtual
When you're stuck in the middle of a project or feel like your creative juices have run dry, a good prompt can be just the thing to reignite your spirit (or even just to get some words on the page)!
In this workshop, we'll create prompts for our book with HarperCollins! Synthesize your ideas to inspire writers and encourage them to join us on our collaborative writing experience.
Open to Publishing 360 mentors and mentees
Prompt of the Week
From Jeanine Russaw, Girls Write Now Community Coordinator
Write a haiku convincing a complete and total stranger to be your friend. Who are you? What makes you so amazing?
We are thrilled to welcome Jeanine Russaw to the Girls Write Now team as a Community Coordinator! Pronouns: she/her
City: New York City
Fun fact: Ummmm, define fun? <3
Girls Write Now & Michelle Obama Get Her There!
STARS Citywide Girls Collaborative Celebrates with the Obama Foundation
Girls Write Now, alongside our esteemed partners at the STARS Citywide Girls Initiative, celebrate the work of "Get Her There" from the Girls Opportunity Alliance, a program of Michelle Obama and the Obama Foundation that empowers adolescent girls around the world through education. Girls Write Now Mentee Kayla Morgan reflects on her experiences at this event focused on ending gender disparities.
Girls Write Now is a founding member of STARS Citywide Girls, a coalition of 10 leading nonprofits working together over the past 10 years to raise over $12 Million and serve 500,000 girls and gender expansive youth across all 51 Council Districts of New York City.
Featured Opportunities
PARTNER CAREER OPPORTUNITY
HarperCollins
Art Director
Harlequin Trade Publishing is currently seeking an experienced, innovative Middle Grade / Young Adult Art Director to join their packaging design team for Inkyard Press. In this role, you will support the efforts of the Art Department in expanding the breadth of cover design in a variety of genres for the Middle Grade and Young Adult markets.
For opportunities from Girls Write Now partners, remember to fill out the Employment Interest Form AND your application!
PARTNER ENTRY-LEVEL CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Macmillan
HR Assistant
Macmillan is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to join the team! This is a newly created role that will operate across several core HR functional areas including generalist, talent and development and HRIS as well as provide generalist support for the human resources team.
For opportunities from Girls Write Now partners, remember to fill out the Employment Interest Form AND your application!
INTERNSHIP
Brooks
Summer Internships
Brooks is committed to creating top-notch running gear while fostering an inclusive and welcoming company culture. They are seeking a Content Production and Social Media Marketing undergraduate intern to work from their Seattle offices. Gain industry experience and receive amazing perks including housing subsidies and paid holidays.
