2024 ANTHOLOGY

Here & Now is Here Tomorrow

Read An Excerpt From Here & Now

Told in a series of chat conversations, "Offline" tells the story of a writer who, fed up with his technology-assisted world, turns to the one thing he's tried so hard to avoid: AI.

Mentee Megan Ngo and Mentor Molly Tansey collaborated on this story together. Get your copy online or from one of our partner bookstores—starting tomorrow!

SUMMER FUN

Summer Studios Start This Week!

June 17-24 Between 5-7 PM ET

Are you ready to dive into the vibrant world of creativity this summer? Join us for our virtual Summer Community Studios and experience a taste of the Girls Write Now curriculum! Connect with mentees, mentors, and other members of our community in a supportive and dynamic environment. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, a veteran community member, or just learning about who we are and what we do, there's something for everyone.

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

Prompt of the Week

From Olivia Abtahi, Friday Night Salon Teaching Artist

What does your character want? How are they going to get it?

Finding your narratorial voice is about honoring YOUR writing style. In this salon, Olivia Abtahi, author of the award-winning Twin Flames, goes over tips, tricks, stumbling blocks, writing hacks, lists, and more for narrowing down your writing voice.

SPEAKING IN FIRST DRAFT PODCAST

Speaking on Capturing the American Zeitgeist

Featuring Jesse Jagtiani and Tatyana White-Jenkins

Mentor Tatyana White Jenkins leads an inquisitive and informative discussion with Girls Write Now Community Manager Jesse Jagtiani about the process and inspiration behind the fourth installment of her video series An American Tale. Initiated in 2008 before the election of former President Obama, An American Tale investigates Boston and New York voters' political consciousness in the last three presidential elections. Listen to learn more about Jesse's videography roots in Germany, her plans for the upcoming 2024 election installment, and the common narratives she's beginning to uncover at the polls over the last 16 years.

BOOK LAUNCH EVENT

Girls Write Now Celebrates 25 Years On the Art of the Craft

Tuesday, June 18, 6-7 PM PT, In-Person
Zibby's Bookshop
1113 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Join us in celebration of our new book, On the Art of the Craft: A Guidebook to Collaborative Storytelling. Hear excerpts from the book and ask Girls Write Now writers about the experience of creating engaging work with the support of community.

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

BOOK LAUNCH EVENT

Author Talk at Brooklyn Public Library: On the Art of the Craft!

Thursday, June 27, 5:30-6:30 PM ET, In-Person
Brooklyn Public Library - Brooklyn Heights

Join us at the Brooklyn Public Library Brooklyn Heights Branch in celebration of our new book, On the Art of the Craft: A Guidebook to Collaborative Storytelling. Hear excerpts from the book and ask Girls Write Now writers about the experience of creating engaging work with the support of community.

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

BOOK LAUNCH EVENT

Summer Showcase & Anthology Launch Party

Friday, June 28, 6-8 PM ET, Hybrid
Girls Write Now Headquarters & Virtual

This year, we've published two books with amazing original writing from the community—Girls Write Now Here & Now: 2024 Anthology and Girls Write Now on the Art of the Craft: A Guidebook to Collaborative Storytelling. Join us for a showcase of the incredible imagination found in these books, in the multimedia work created this year—and in each one of our mentees and mentors.

Open to mentees, mentors, alum, and guests.

SPECIAL EVENT

Pride March with Girls Write Now

Sunday, June 30, 12-6 PM ET, In-Person 

Join Girls Write Now in New York City's Pride March! Whether you are a member or ally of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, you are welcome to walk with us in celebration—with holographic stickers to boot! Group is limited to 25 people so register now to secure your spot.

Open to mentees, mentors, alumni, staff and the public.

PARTNER JOB OPPORTUNITY

Dotdash Meredith

Associate Editorial Operations Director, Beauty & Style Group

The Associate Editorial Operations Director will oversee and streamline the editorial workflows of the Beauty & Style commerce team, specifically Byrdie, Brides, InStyle, and Shape. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of the nuts and bolts of digital content operations while being able to maintain a 10,000-foot view of team-wide goals.

PARTNER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Comcast NBCUniversal

San Diego Station (NBC 7 and Telemundo 20) Production Internship – Fall 2024

NBC 7 and Telemundo 20 San Diego internships provide students with real world experience and exposure to working in the television news industry. Internships at NBC 7 and Telemundo 20 are paid and do not require course credit. As a Production Intern, you will learn about industry-specific technologies used to create live newscasts, shadow APC Operators during pre-production and execution of newscasts, receive hands-on training with Automated Production Control technology, and more!

PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITY

Kinsman Quarterly

African Diaspora Award 2024

Afro descendants wanted for the African Diaspora Award 2024. Participants submit an original, unpublished work in English, including short stories, flash fiction, nonfiction essays, poetry, or visual art. Prizes up to $1000 USD for top winners along with publication in Kinsman Quarterly's literary journal and the upcoming anthology, Black Butterfly: Voices of the African Diaspora.