Poetry, Pride & Alum in the Sun
Summer’s in session at Girls Write Now! Our schedule is full of creative workshops, fun celebrations, and new ways to stay cool and connect all summer long.
As a Girls Write Now alum, you benefit from a vast array of opportunities and resources. Enjoy exclusive privileges, special events, and access to our powerful networks and limitless talent—while offering your unique experiences to the next generation of voices the world needs to hear.
Jobs, Internships & Publications for Alum
If you’re plotting your future success, we can help write your next chapter. Create a free account with Girls Write Now to access our curated list of partner job postings, internships, writing contests, publication opportunities and more!
1. LOG-IN TO THE PORTAL OR CREATE A PROFILE
2. CLICK THE “OPPORTUNITIES” TAB.
3. CLICK “LEARN MORE” TO SEE JOB DESCRIPTIONS, SALARY INFORMATION AND MORE FOR OPPORTUNITIES YOU’RE INTERESTED IN.
4. CLICK “APPLY” IN THE POP-OUT WINDOW TO BE DIRECTED TO THE OFFICIAL JOB POSTING AND APPLY ON THE COMPANY’S WEBSITE.
5. NOW YOU’LL BE ABLE TO AUTOMATICALLY ACCESS OUR OPPORTUNITIES!
Events Open to Alum
Over the past 25 years Girls Write Now has grown from a local, grass-roots program into a national enterprise. This summer we’re replanting our roots in New York City for alum who are still in town—and sharing a host of virtual initiatives, activations, and workshops for those of you who have spread across the country. Find the right event for you!
Thursday, September 19 @ 5:00 PM ET
Storytelling for Change: A National Voter Registration Day Event
Join Girls Write Now, and our co-sponsor, STARS Citywide Girls Initiative, to celebrate National Voter Registration Day with a coordinated democracy blitz aimed at getting every eligible person registered to vote in advance of
election 2024 and beyond!
Friday, September 20 @ 6:00 PM ET
On Culture: Honoring It, Examining It, and Evolving It in Our Writing
In this Salon, Ghanaian-American author and Queens, NY native Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond will discuss her professional journey to writing about her culture, and how she approached writing about polygamy and other Ghanaian marriage customs in her new novel MY PARENTS’ MARRIAGE.
Mentee Sophia’s ONE LETTER 4 ALL Workshop Series Launch
Saturday, June 8, 1-3 PM
One Letter 4 All is the product of mentee Sophia One’s Lead 360 journey, and connects Girls Write Now’s community of leaders across the years, in collaboration with mentee-alum Najaya Royal.
Participants will create handwritten notes for Asian American elders in New York City and youth in detention centers in Birmingham, Alabama through the nonprofits Heart of Dinner and Radical Reversal. No knowledge of Asian languages is required to participate.
In-person event; open to mentees, mentors, alum & the public
Community Conversation: Beyond the Gender Binary
Thursday, June 13, 7-8:15 PM
Girls Write Now is reviewing our gender policy to ensure an inclusive, diverse, and expansive writing community. As those who helped shaped our community over the past 25 years, your input is needed on our plans for the future.
We invite you to join us for an open conversation discussing the challenges and joys of creating and sustaining a community of gender diverse writers. Bring your questions, ideas, and perspectives as we ensure that Girls Write Now is a safe and welcoming space for cis and trans women, trans men, non-binary, 2Spirit, genderqueer, and other gender expansive identities.
Virtual event; open to all mentees, mentors, alum, staff, volunteers, and board members
Summer Open Mic Series Kickoff
Thursday, June 20, 6-7:15 PM
Join us for the launch of our Summer Open Mic Series. Ten readers will perform their three-minute poems, songs, stories, and other original work in front of a live audience at Girls Write Now’s headquarters.
Bringing our alum community and friends back to the Girls Write Now home, all are welcome! Dust off your spoken word, or devise a new stand-up routine.
The open mic is limited to ten performers, so please reach out to Azia Armstead on Slack or [email protected] to secure your spot!
In-person event; open to the public
including all mentees, mentors & alum
Author Talk at Brooklyn Library: Girls Write Now on the Art of the Craft
Thursday, June 27, 5:30-6:30 PM
Mentee alum Marion Rai, Megumi Jindo, and Julia Andresakis bring the story of Girls Write Now home in this local celebration of our 25th anniversary book, On the Art of the Craft: A Guidebook to Collaborative Storytelling. This hands-on guide—conceived of, written, and edited by the young people of Girls Write Now—draws from the organization’s dynamic curriculum and the writers’ own personal experiences spanning decades. Hear excerpts from the book and ask Girls Write Now writers about the experience of creating this collaborative work.
In-person event at Brooklyn Public Library – Brooklyn Heights; open to mentees, mentors, alumni, and the public
Pride March with Girls Write Now
Sunday, June 30, 12-6 PM
Join Girls Write Now at New York City’s Pride March! Whether you are a member or an ally of the LGBTQIA+ community, walk with us in celebration and spread the word about Girls Write Now by handing out holographic stickers to parade watchers! Registrants will be emailed with a specific location to meet before the parade. Can’t wait to see you there!
In-person event; open to mentees, mentors, alumni, staff and the public. Limited to 25 people!
Community Summer Studios
June 17-24
Are you ready to dive into the vibrant world of creativity this summer? Connect with mentees, mentors, and other members of our community in a supportive and dynamic environment. Gain new skills, discover fresh perspectives, and get inspired by diverse voices and genres. Feel free to bring your friends! Create a Girls Write Now account to join—it’s easy!
Virtual event; open to the public
including all mentees, mentors & alum
Girls Write Now On The Art Of The Craft:
A Guidebook To Collaborative Storytelling
Our new book with HarperOne is a hands-on guide conceived of, written, and edited by mentors, mentees, and alum of Girls Write Now!
Drawing from our dynamic curriculum and our writers’ own personal experiences spanning decades, this book is structured around three magical themes—Creation, Combination and Transformation. It is an alchemy for aspiring writers to develop their craft, including tips, insight, prompts, and advice on the writing and publishing process, as well as critical thinking about the future of storytelling.
Featured in our 25th anniversary book, The Art of the Craft, mentee Salma Elhandaoui responds to mentor—and mentee alum—Antonia Bruno’s piece Requiem.
“Writing is a spiritual practice—it’s about connection. It’s connecting very deeply to something.”
Antonia Bruno, Current Mentor & Mentee Alum
Bring the Girls Write Now community to you! To book a reading, contact Kenna McCafferty at [email protected]
Celebrating Our Veteran Mentors
Girls Write Now is proud to honor our veteran mentors—the lifeblood of our community!
Connecting Our Past and Our Vision for the Future
Those with five or more years experience and expertise mentoring with Girls Write Now, nearly 60 strong, have amassed a total of 360 years weaving their stories into the collective Girls Write Now tale over the past 25 years.
Alum Stories on Life@GWN Blog
Life@GWN introduces the Girls Write Now storykeepers, spotlighting members of our community during their time with and beyond Girls Write Now.
The Alchemists
This is a very special edition of Life@GWN. In it, our team catches and releases, saying a goodbye of sorts to Spencer George, who after seven years with us will test her wings to embark on a new and exciting season of graduate work at Duke University. We also formally welcome a beloved, relative newcomer, Julia Andresakis, a former mentee and intern through transformations in her career and LIfe@GWN.