Plus a new TikTok challenge just dropped!
October 24-30
Featured Girls Write Now Story
Always There
By Mentee Allison Elliott
Bed-Stuy had always been home for Jordan, but what will he do when something seems to be coming for him?
Sometimes the real monsters are closer than you think.
Happening Write Now
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES
On Successful Mentoring: Best Practices, Pedagogies, Red Flags, & Goal Setting
Friday, Oct. 28, 6-7:15 PM ET, Virtual
Calling all mentors! In this Professional Development Session, we will look at characteristics of great mentors, explore the essentials of successful mentorship relationships, learn about mentoring pedagogies, review the difference between intentions & goals, how to identify red flags and what to do about them, and explore goal-setting techniques.
Strongly recommended to mentors across all programs
WRITING WORKS WORKSHOP
Pen Your Personal Statement
Saturday, Oct. 29, 2-4:30 PM ET, Virtual
Led by writer and NYU professor Susanna Horng, and with the support of mentors, mentees will explore their own unique story and how they can transform their lived experiences into a powerful personal statement. Take your college, graduate school, or job applications to the next level!
Open to all woman-identifying, trans, or gender expansive members of the public, mentors, mentees, and alum
Prompt of the Week
From Sally Familia, Girls Write Now Fellow
Write a poem from the perspective of your inner child. How does the world change through their eyes? What would they say if you gave them the voice?
Sally Familia is a New York City-based poet who has recently joined the Girls Write Now team as a Fellow. Fun fact: Sally has been singing and acting since they were four years old!
Sally Familia
they/them
Fellow
Danielle Ponder performs "Some of Us Are Brave"
Highlights from the 2022 Agents of Change Awards
Watch the Evening's Speeches and Performances
From a soulful performance by Danielle Ponder to rousing speeches by Amanda Gorman and other change-makers, the 2022 Agents of Change Awards were an unforgettable night! Enjoy this selection of highlights, and stay tuned for more exclusive content, including a digital watch party experience.
#differentperspectives TikTok Challenge
Share Your Story and Join the Movement
No two writers see the world the same way. And it's something worth celebrating! So, we came up with an open-ended writing prompt for TikTok using a video of a taxi driving through city streets. How many stories can we tell with just one piece of inspiration?
Featured Opportunities
PARTNER CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Penguin Random House
Publicity Assistant
The Publicity Assistant will support the Director of Publicity for Harmony and Rodale Books and two other senior members of the Random House publicity team. This role is the ideal position for a curious, confident, self-motivated person who loves books across genres, has an understanding of the media, and is interested in learning how to execute publicity strategy.
For opportunities from Girls Write Now partners, remember to fill out the Employment Interest Form AND your application!
SCHOLARSHIP
Soroptimist
Live Your Dream Awards
Soroptimist's Live Your Dream Awards program is a unique education award for women who provide the primary financial support for their families. The Live Your Dream Awards give women the resources they need to improve their education, skills and employment prospects.
Deadline: November 15, 2022
PARTNER FELLOWSHIP
NBCUniversal
Page Program, Spring 2023 Cohort
FINAL CALL! Remember to submit your application to The NBCUniversal Page Program tonight. The Page Program is a rotational development program that gives early career talent a well-rounded experience along with unmatched exposure to the media industry.
Deadline: October 24th at 8pm EST
For opportunities from Girls Write Now partners, remember to fill out the Employment Interest Form AND your application!
