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Committee on Print Editorial: Talk To a Publishing Pro

Open to all mentees, all mentors, print anthology committee members and program alum

In this Intersectional Voices in Editorial - Print Studio (IV Edit - Print), we will explore the publishing process from all angles, including editing, promotion, and bringing more voices to the page. This studio also provides insight into the making of Girls Write Now’s annual anthology, and in the spring cycle, members of the Print Anthology Committee will work on editing the book

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Community Studios

Journalism: Styles, Stories, and Techniques

Open to all mentees, all mentors and members

We'll be exploring various styles of and topics in journalism, including profile writing, personal essays, cultural criticism, and more. Community studio participants will be able to learn different techniques, try out different styles, and discover how there's a wide range of ways to be a journalist or incorporate journalism into your writing life.

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Community Studios

Writing That Changes the World

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

Writing That Changes the World shows how the written word can be used in service of real life social issues. In this studio, we will read mentor texts, learn various styles of journalistic writing, consider how other media can be used in advocacy work, and even start our own pieces of advocacy journalism. Bring your creativity, enthusiasm, and energy to the table!

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Community Studios

The World of the Prompt

Open to all mentees, all mentors and members

Everything can be a writing prompt: books, newspapers, the conversations you overhear in coffee shops. In our studios, we’ll teach you how to find prompts everywhere, give you a few writing prompts to spark your writing, and give you time to write!

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Community Studios

Career Readiness: Tips, Tricks & Triumphs

Open to all mentees, all mentors and members

Applying for jobs and internships can be exhausting and dispiriting, but if we work together, it can be a little less painful. In this studio, mentees will share their experiences, tips, challenges, and triumphs, while sharpening their interview skills, polishing their resumes and cover letters, sharing resources, defining success, finding their Ikigai, and having a few laughs. Mentors are welcome to join the December and January Studios to offer tips, support, and share their networks.

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Community Studios

Peer Pair Support Studio

Open to peer-to-peer mentees

Participants will explore best practices in peer support, practice giving constructive feedback, and engage in creative writing prompts that inspire personal expression and growth, building a strong foundation for a successful peer mentoring relationship.

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Career Chats

Entertainment Career Chat

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

This Chat will explore the essential attributes and pathways to creative fields in the entertainment industry. Here is your chance to ask all of your burning questions with a panel that includes Dramatists Guild Director of Education and Outreach Tari Stratton, Talent Agent Victoria Kress, The Bear Casting Director Jeanie Bacharach, and Northwestern Theatre and Drama PhD student Chloë Jackson.

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Community Studios

Building Your Social Media Presence: A Responsible Guide for Beginners

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

In this studio, participants will learn the essentials of establishing a meaningful and responsible social media presence. Designed for beginners, we’ll explore how to create engaging content, build a personal or professional brand, grow a following, and connect with audiences thoughtfully.

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