Curious about mentoring? Join us for a half-hour virtual Open House on Tuesday, April 7, 4:15-4:45 PM ET in which you’ll hear about the benefits of becoming a mentor—participating in a multigenerational community and building skills while making a tangible difference in the lives of emerging young writers and leaders.
Macmillan employees from various departments like Editorial, Sales, Marketing/Publicity, and more will come and talk to you about what it takes to get a book into the hands of bookworms like you. Also, come hear about ways to break into the publishing industry from the people who have done it!
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What does a character feel? Or rather, how does it feel to be a character in a story? This Community Studio sets out to help writers understand how they can develop their stories by understanding their character’s bodies. This studio is all about the 5 senses, taking space in the narrative and creating tension.
This mentor-only studio is a meet and greet to discuss our experiences, share ideas, ask questions, or just stop in to say hello.
Explore the blended art of creative non-fiction and poetry through a haibun, a hybrid form of the two genres originating from Japan. Learn how to combine the haiku form and narrative prose form to write a haibun. Exploring this form can help you express a topic from a unique angle.
Curious about a career in publishing? Join us for a College Chat with representatives from Pace University and The City College of New York to explore undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs designed for aspiring publishing professionals.
Girls Write Now has enjoyed working with the incredible employees at HarperCollins over the years, and now we offer even more exciting ways to get involved that fit your interests, goals—and your busy schedule. This event is open to HarperCollins Employees only.
The Anthology Committee is getting ready to edit the stories from the GWN community. This is our favorite time of the year and you’ll learn how to edit stories using Chicago Style Manual, which is a great skill to hone! We’ll share the Foreword and Intro (last year it was written by Wicked’s co-writer Winnie Holzman!) and mentees and mentors will read their latest stories.
Has The Pitt inspired you to get involved with healthcare, but you’re not sure what path is right for you? Come to this Career Chat to hear from a range of professionals in the wellness space.
