A collaboration between The Estée Lauder Companies and National Youth Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman, WRITING CHANGE was established in 2021 to support grassroots organizations dedicated to advancing literacy as a pathway to equality, access, and social change, through the power of young voices.
Girls Write Now
For 25 years, Girls Write Now has been breaking down barriers of gender, race, age and poverty to mentor the next generation of writers and leaders who are impacting businesses, shaping culture and creating change. Thank you for joining our movement.
Upcoming Events
November 25 – 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm ET
Three Elements of Storytelling through Screenwriting
This community studio will focus on three important facets in screenwriting: story treatments, character building, and formatting. Not only will these studios help teach the craft of screenwriting, but also provide perspective and applications to other storytelling methods.
December 6 – 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Estée Lauder + Girls Write Now Exclusive: Think Tank on Tech, Art, Language & Beauty
Join us for an inspiring Tech Day with Estée Lauder, where creativity meets technology to make a lasting impact! This event will spark curiosity, build skills, and empower minds through hands-on learning and expert insights. Together, we’ll explore the world of technology and collaborate on building a curriculum that shapes future tech talent.
December 11 – 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm ET
A Networking Event on Technology, Innovation & the Next Generation of Leaders
Join the leading tech company Kyndryl at the Girls Write Now NYC headquarters to learn about tech, AI, and how to break into the ever-growing field. We will discuss the relationship between writing and AI and what we need to know about cybersecurity to feel safe, and engage in generative writing and networking activities.
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Rupi Kaur Shouts Out Girls Write Now on The Kelly Clarkson Show for International Day of the Girl
Poet and Girls Write Now Honoree Alum Rupi Kaur gave Girls Write Now a shout out on the Kelly Clarkson Show in honor of International Day of the Girl.
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Girls Write Now 2024 Fall Awards
Girls Write Now’s Fall Awards honored Antonia Hylton, James Rhee, R. F. Kuang, Anna Klein, and Gloria Naftali for their commitment to championing young leaders and writers across all industries.
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Poet Rupi Kaur in Conversation with Girls Write Now Founder Maya Nussbaum on milk and honey’s 10th Anniversary
Poet Rupi Kaur sat down with Girls Write Now Founder Maya Nussbaum for a conversation about milk and honey’s 10th Anniversary.
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Girls Write Now at Chief Clubhouse On The Art Of The Craft
Contributors of Girls Write Now On The Art Of The Craft: A Guidebook To Collaborative Storytelling met at Chief’s Flatiron District Clubhouse to discuss the book.