At Girls Write Now, we use writing as a vehicle to build real relationships and offer holistic services for woman-identifying, trans* and gender-expansive young adults from systemically disadvantaged backgrounds—mentoring them throughout high school, college, career and beyond.
Our mentees are passionate dreamers and innovative thinkers who have a story to tell. Our mentors are dedicated professionals who care deeply about communication—no matter the industry they work in. Mentors and mentees hail from all five NYC boroughs, across the nation and originally from around the world.
Applications for 2022-2023 are closed. Please email mentor@girlswritenow.org or mentee@girlswritenow.org if you have any questions.
“Girls Write Now inspired me to do more than think of myself as 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
MENTEE ALUM & AUTHOR OF TURNING
“I have gained so much knowledge and advice from my mentor this year. They have encouraged me to be more confident not only [in] exploring multimedia, but to also be open to new experiences in life to figure out what I’d like to study and pursue in the future.”
RACHEL YOUNG
CLASS OF 2022 MENTEE
Get to Know Our Writing & Mentoring Programs
All Girls Write Now yearlong programs foster holistic one-to-one writing relationships between mentors (age 25+) and mentees (14-24) who are woman-identifying, trans* and gender-expansive—and from around the nation.
WRITING 360
Writing 360 is is designed to grow multi-genre, multimedia writing skills and communication prowess, while mentors and mentees exercise their authentic voices and share their stories with the world.
WRITING WORKS
Writing Works is our college and career readiness program geared to equip young adults and early-career professionals with the skills to succeed while fostering professional and personal connections.
publishing 360
Publishing 360 invites community members who have completed at least one year of a Girls Write Now program to work on an editorial team and level up their digital production skills with expert support.