Writing Works Workshops

Acing Your Next Interview & Thank You Email

Open to all mentees, all mentors and program alum

Join Girls Write Now for a Writing Works Deep Dive on Interviews and Thank You Emails! Led by Girls Write Now Fellow Sally Familia, attendees will be guided through the art of the interview, where we will provide tips and tricks that can be used for in-person and virtual interviews and identify best practices for interview preparation so that you land the role! Mentees will also explore the components of a thank you letter after the interview and be able to recognize what makes a great thank you letter.

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Mentee Midyear

Mentee Midyear Workshop: Pitching Stories to Heal the World

Online | Open to all mentees

Come bond with your fellow Mentees at this Mentee only journalism workshop where you will have the chance to work together in small groups on a pitch for a story you care deeply about, whether it's cupcakes, K-pop, or climate change. Plus, de-stress in a wellness session!

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Mentor Midyear

Mentor Midyear Workshop: Journaling as Healing

Online | Open to all mentors

Join us for an afternoon of wellness, community, and fun as you socialize with other mentors and get to know each other. Bond with your fellow Mentors at this Mentor-only wellness-focused workshop where you'll explore how writing can be healing through journaling methods such as stream of consciousness, narrative writing, and inner child work.

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Mentor Midyear

Mentor Midyear Workshop: Journaling as Healing

Online | Open to all mentors

Join us for a morning of wellness, community, and fun as you socialize with other mentors and get to know each other. Bond with your fellow Mentors at this Mentor-only wellness-focused workshop where you'll explore how writing can be healing through journaling methods such as stream of consciousness, narrative writing, and inner child work.

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Mentee Midyear

Mentee Midyear Workshop: Pitching Stories to Heal the World

Online | Open to all mentees

Come bond with your fellow Mentees at this Mentee only journalism workshop where you will have the chance to work together in small groups on a pitch for a story you care deeply about, whether it's cupcakes, K-pop, or climate change. Plus, de-stress in a wellness session!

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STARS

STARS is a Verb: Let’s PLAY at STARS Game Night!

Online | Open to all mentees

New Year: Let’s Play! Join the girls and gender-expansive youth from all 10 organizations that comprise the STARS coalition. We'll meet at Coexist Gaming for community, culture, and connection! The three-storied game house features the latest in immersive gaming—classic and futuristic video games, board games, content creation and even a music studio!

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Writing 360 Workshops

Making It Personal: Finding Your Voice In Documentary Screenwriting

Online | Open to all mentees, all mentors, woman-identifying and trans* and gender-expansive members of the public

Have you ever wondered what a script looks like for a documentary? In this workshop Writer and Director Lagueria Davis will teach about different types of documentaries and share the process of screenwriting for participatory documentaries. You'll hear about the sweet victories and the frustrating challenges, the truth and the myths, as well as the ins and outs of framing a documentary film. Join us to learn how to honor your unique voice and experience, while gaining the skills and insight to write personal voice over. It's all about your unique point of view and the choices you make in telling your story.

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