A sonnet is basically a chorus, and Shakespeare was basically a rapper. But Shakespeare's got NOTHING on a SZA and Isaiah Rashad collab. Well, at least that's what our next Friday Night Salon TA and poet, Sam Arriozola, thinks.
We can't wait to see your work! Please see your respective program homepages for details.
Work one-to-one with an editor on your piece, ask questions about submission requirements or get technical help with a software or tool you're not sure how to use!
Learn how to prepare for your first day, week, month and beyond so that you can put your best foot forward and exceed the company’s expectations. Landing a new role is only half the battle—excelling at a new position takes preparation, reflection, hard work and patience. In this workshop, you will learn how to set goals, prioritize tasks, handle mistakes, communicate professionally and more!
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!
