What do you believe? Manifestos are proactive pieces of writing that reflect a writer’s or community’s vision, values, and intentions. In this Community Chat, we’re going to explore and discuss manifestos and other calls to action, before writing our own.
Michelle Duster, great-granddaughter of Ida B. Wells and author of Ida B. the Queen: The Extraordinary Life and Legacy of Ida B. Wells, celebrates the release of the Ida B. Wells Barbie Inspiring Women doll with this salon on writing history through a family member’s story—the family we’re born into, chose, or that chose us.
Hi, committee! An agenda will be shared via Slack prior to the meeting so that you know what to expect or prepare for. Let's make some storytelling magic! Mentees of committee members are welcome (and encouraged!) to come.
“What if half of history was missing?” Gina Luria Walker, a gender studies professor and historian asks. This is a salient question, given that cis-gender men are historically overrepresented as the authors and subjects of both history books and biographies. At this Community Chat, we’ll reflect on which histories get shared and also do some writing exercises that will help us chronicle our own lives.
Find the chemistry between your YA characters in this 360 workshop. Attendees will learn how to create authentic and meaningful connection between romantic leads. Prepare to master the swoon, sizzle and slow burn!
Come learn how to express ideas and tell stories with line, shape, color and rhythm.In this interactive workshop, you'll hear about the behind-the-scenes process of Girls Write Now's graphic design aesthetic and get the chance to create designs for pieces written by the Girls Write Now community and for your own work!
Barbie Dream Gap, The Female Quotient and Girls Write Now join forces to make the workplace for women better—which makes the workplace better for everyone.
Hi, edit team! An agenda will be shared via Slack on the Friday prior to the meeting so that you know what to expect or prepare for. Let's make some storytelling magic!
Hi, edit team! An agenda will be shared via Slack on the Friday prior to the meeting so that you know what to expect or prepare for. Let's make some storytelling magic!
Most of us aren’t elite athletes, but everyone has the ability to adapt the elite athlete mindset techniques to settle, refocus and ultimately harness our power to succeed. Find out how to train your brain to stay in the present and move past negative thoughts on your way to achieving your goals.
