If You Can Write, You Can Do Anything
When You Give, We Can Do Everything
Thank you. We couldn’t do it without you.
Catalyze Our Growth Plan To:
Expand
Reaching mentors and mentees in over 30 states across the U.S.
Extend
Serving the full life-cycle of the writer, from 13 to 93 and beyond
Elevate
Incubating new projects and publications, and placing new talent in college and careers
Enrich
Holisitic services around wellness, social justice, and civic education
Writing Training
Girls Write Now takes a 360 degree approach to writing, offering courses across genres, media, disciplines, and industries, including college and career readiness. Writing courses can be taken as part of a Journey or ad hoc.They fit the goals, passions, skill levels, and schedules of our diverse community, with both live and asychronous offerings.
Mentoring
Girls Write Now mentors and mentees across the U.S. are all backgrounds, ages, genders, and skill levels. Our mentor and mentee writers come from and enter into all fields, disciplines, and professions. Our motto: If you can write, you can do anything.
Community Experiences
Mentors and mentees in Journeys access community experiences featuring expert teaching artists, guest speakers, and facilitators dedicated to enhancing writing and media skills, expanding personal and professional development, and fostering collaborative creation.
In Our Words
From Our Mentees
“Girls Write Now inspired me to think of myself as more than someone who writes, but as a writer. My years as a mentee gave me the foundation to be the author I’m proud to be today.”
Joy L. Smith
Author and Mentee Alum
“Joining my Career Journey turned into another moment for me to grow. I learned how to collaborate and looked for ways to fully step into a more mature, self-assured person…I swear I feel like crying just trying to express my gratitude.”
Dolores Haze
Current or Former Staff/Intern and Mentee Alum
“…I found myself bottling up emotions when I desperately needed to release them. When I joined Girls Write Now, talented artists showed me how to translate my emotionality into media and writing. My work became clear, I could articulate myself better, and my self-confidence improved.”
Thasfia Chowdhury
Mentee Alum
“My most rewarding experience was meeting my mentor Ellen. She’s been super encouraging and helpful during a year that’s been filled with a lot of change and uncertainty.”
Karina Itzel
Mentee Alum
“The structure of Girls Write Now as a program serves the individual in a very holistic manner, and I think that that really sets it apart from almost every other institution—period. I know that for me as an individual, it has allowed me to feel accepted completely and empowered as I am. I think that by having a structure that is so inclusive Girls Write Now empowers any and every person to be fully themselves.”
M.C. (they/them)
In Our Words
From Our Mentors
“Shenny is so creative and dedicated to her writing. It’s been an honor and a joy discussing writing and creative process with her every week. I am so interested in the novel she is writing, and I am so excited for the world to have it. I am so lucky to have been paired with her!”
Brooke Segarra
Mentor
“As an immigrant myself, inspiring underserved young women and gender non-conforming youth to pursue careers at Dotdash Meredith is a dream come true! I know we can have a big impact on the future of Girls Write Now going forward as well as the lives of current mentees and graduates.”
Ahu Terzi
Board Alum
“Stepping into the role of writing mentor at Girls Write Now has been a truly uplifting and rewarding experience. Being part of this brilliant, inclusive, deeply creative community has helped me to spread my own wings as a mentor and a writer. Sharing my time, guidance, presence, 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, courage, boldness, and willingness to manifest her dreams through ambition, dedication, and our work together has been a highlight for me this year! When we help others shine, we benefit from that light! 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
Mentor
““Girls Write Now is electric, filled with more ideas, energy, and power than all the lightbulbs in the Empire State Building. If these girls are the future, which of course they are, the future is glorious.””
Emma Straub
Author
“I don’t think we can wait for inspiration to strike. I think that we are more powerful than that. We all have magic within us and it’s always there for us to tap into. I have so much love for Girls Write Now for creating a space where you feel empowered to chase whatever in the world you want to chase, because I truly believe and know that it’s yours.”
Rupi Kaur
Author
In Our Words
From Our Champions
“I’ll take this chance to thank Girls Write Now for connecting us with mentee Joli Amour for a summer internship that’s extending and expanding this fall. Joli is a talented writer and entertainment journalist, so she’s been a godsend in providing wide-ranging support across marketing and editorial functions.”
Madeline McIntosh, Founder and CEO, Authors Equity
Girls Write Now Partner
““Girls Write Now goes above and beyond to elevate underrepresented voices with stories that need to be told.” ”
Ayesha Curry
Girls Write Now Partner
“It took me a long time to come back to my love of writing. And that’s why the work of Girls Write Now is so important. It’s exactly what I needed when I was a teenager.”
Chrissy King
Honoree
“Are we willing to embrace the bittersweet beauty of our collective humanity by listening to the voices of our younger selves? Here & Now poignantly captures the sentiment of some of our most observant and silenced. Girls Write Now has gifted us an anthology that will compel you to listen and take action by inspiring you to remember what is truly at stake.”
James Rhee
Honoree
“We find ourselves through the shared experience of telling our stories. Having a safe place where the next generation of writers and creators can tell theirs means they have the agency to change the world. Because of Girls Write Now, these stories will create a domino effect for positive change, challenge the status quo, and harness the power of a community.”
Nicole Avant
Honoree
Where Do Girls Write Now Mentees See Themselves In 25 Years?
