Community Studios

Joy, Resistance, and Change: Healing through Cultural Storytelling

Open to all mentees, all mentors and members

Within the multifaceted discussion of how to cultivate positive mental health practices, this studio will discuss exploring cultural identity as a means of nurturing oneself. Learn about how writing is used as a means of personal self-care and navigating rich cultural heritage.

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Community Studios

Stories That Shape Us

Open to all mentees and all mentors

Each of us has stories that shape us, that give us language for our experiences, and each of our languages is unique.
This month, we will read various examples of nature/environment/place being described. We will process the works together and have discussion around guided questions.

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Community Studios

Three Elements of Storytelling through Screenwriting

Open to all mentees, all mentors, members and silver members

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.

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Special Events

Open Mic: A Creative Showcase

Open to all mentees, all mentors and the public

Join us at the Girls Write Now Office for our Open Mic Series! Performers are invited to share their work (poems, songs, stories, and more!) on the mic for an audience as we gather to celebrate creativity and build community.

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Special Events

Estée Lauder Companies + Girls Write Now: Think Tank on Tech, Art, Language & Beauty

Open to all mentees and program alum

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.

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Community Studios

The World of Prompts

Open to all mentees, all mentors and members

This month, we’ll discuss how to find inspiration and writing prompts in media of all kinds — books, movies, plays, shows, etc! And then we’ll create a few prompts together for good measure.

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Community Studios

Career Readiness: Tips, Tricks & Triumphs

Open to all mentees, all mentors and members

Looking for jobs or internships? No need to go it alone. Join us this month to share tips on networking, job hunting, professional communication, and accountability. Mentors are invited to share their wisdom and professional journeys to support mentees.

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Committee Studios

Committee on Print Editorial: Behind the Publishing Curtain

Open to all mentees, all mentors and members

This month, we’re excited to pull back the curtain on the publishing world: how books are published and how YOU can get published, including the 2025 Anthology. We’ll introduce the Anthology and its editing committee — maybe you'd like to join? HarperOne Associate Editor Daphney Guillaume will share her publishing experience, and other committee members will be available to answer your questions.

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