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Happy, Free, Confused, & Lonely: Writing the Coming-of-Age Novel

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

Join published YA-fiction author and Girls Write Now Mentor Amy Zhang as she takes us on a journey through the liminal space of young adulthood, shares her personal professional experience of becoming an author at a young age, and provides helpful tools for you to become a YA fiction author!

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Writing 360 Workshops

Photopoetry: A Synthesis of Photography and Poetry

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

In this workshop, we will learn about composition and angles in photography, delve into similarities and differences between poems and photographs, and explore how photopoetry unites poets and photographers. We will investigate how good photopoems add depth and context to both the photo and the poem while remaining open to interpretation—extending an invitation to imaginative engagement. Applying the lessons learned, participants will use their smartphones, computers, and imagination to create a photograph in response to a poem—and in so doing, create a photopoem of their own!

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Awards

2022 Girls Write Now Awards Rewind and Remix

Online | Open to all mentees, all mentors, program alum and the public

Invite your friends and family to this community-centered recap of our 2022 Agents of Change Awards! Enjoy trivia games, performances, speeches, spaces to connect, and more!

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Editorial Forums

Editorial Forum: Culture as Celebration

Online | Open to all mentees, all mentors, diversity committee members and program alum

In this Editorial Forum, we’ll discuss the ways we think about holidays and celebrations from a storytelling perspective. Join us for a meaningful discussion about joy, remembrance, and the power of stories.

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Writing 360 Workshops

So You Want To Write a Memoir: A Practical, Yet Bold Guide for Getting Started

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

Want to write your memoir, but don’t know where to start? Join author Hannah Eko as she guides you through the mechanics of memoir writing. This informative workshop will prepare you to write your personal story on your own terms, with practical yet bold advice for where to begin, how to tell your story, and how to overcome some of the difficult hurdles in memoir writing.

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Writing 360 Workshops

Heart on Your Sleeve: Personal Storytelling Through Tattoos

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

Join Stacey Fayant as she takes us on a journey through the history and current revitalization of indigenous tattooing, cultural appropriation vs. cultural sharing, and important health and safety concepts related to tattooing. Participants will be introduced to the drawing app Sketchbook and will create their own tattoo design– telling a personal story or history represented by plants or flowers of their choice.

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Career Chats

Career Chat: Query Letters & Book Proposals with Top Literary Agents

Online | Open to all mentees, all mentors and program alum

Back Again by Popular Demand! Join us December 7, for our Writing Works Career Chat: Query Letters & Book Proposals. Learn from an outstanding literary agent how to write an effective query letter for your manuscript, then receive feedback from top literary agents in small group breakout rooms. Wondering about book proposals?Learn how to navigate the book proposal process while having the chance to ask questions and learn what literary agents are looking for! Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from the pros at some of the finest literary agencies such as Thompson Literary Agency, Folio Literary Management, Francis Gold Literary Agency, Sanford J. Greenburger Associates, Jane Rotrosen Agency, and more!

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Salon Series

Illustrated Industry: Creating a Graphic Novel About Publishing, Passion, and Pals with Kate Gavino 

Online | Open to all mentees, all mentors, program alum and the public

If you've ever been interested in the book publishing world or simply love books, Kate Gavino's graphic novel, A Career in Books, gives you an insider look into how turning your passion into a career --whether as a writer, an editor, or a bookworm-- comes with complicated baggage. Kate Gavino will discuss how her own publishing experiences inspired the graphic novel, as well as how she continues her relationship with the industry, as a reader, author, and former cubicle-dweller in the editorial department.

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Publishing 360 Workshops

Writers on Writers: Interviewing Artists

Online | Open to publishing 360 mentees and publishing 360 mentors

In this workshop, we'll learn the art of interviewing writers about their writing. Wondering what kinds of questions make for a great interview? Unsure how to bring something special to your interview with an author? We've got you - join us for all the best tips and tricks!

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Career Chats

Create Your Own Theme Park with NBCU

Online | Open to all mentees, corporate partner employees and program alum

Aligned with the upcoming opening of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios, this workshop will provide Mentees and NBCU employees, “Mentors of the Day,” with a space to escape end-of-year school and work worries, de-stress, and celebrate themselves as the true achievers they are—while designing their own theme park! Join NBCU for the chance to learn about exciting new careers, build your professional network in a night filled with nostalgia and imagination.

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