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Technology & Writing: A Networking Event for Writers about AI, Cybersecurity, and How Tech Unlocks Your Creativity

Open to all mentees and program alum

Join the leading tech company Kyndryl at the Girls Write Now NYC headquarters to learn about tech, AI, and how to break into the ever-growing field. We will discuss the relationship between writing and AI and what we need to know about cybersecurity to feel safe, and engage in generative writing and networking activities.

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College & Career Chats

College & Career Chat

Open to all mentees

Take charge of your goals as Girls Write Now teams up with powerhouse Scholastic professionals! Consider this your all-access pass to be part of an intergenerational exchange with inspirational creatives and publishing professionals.

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Committee Studios

Print Anthology: The Making of a Book

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

Girls Write Now’s award-winning anthology doesn’t just happen. Learn how this annual book is made, from securing author blurbs, to editing in Chicago Style. After learning about the process, you can inquire about joining the 2024 Anthology Committee. We will go over what is expected of you, time commitments, and more. Special guests include mentor alum and author Carol Paik, and mentee alum Mariah Dwyer, who has worked in publishing (and knows a ton about publishing a book!), as well as mentee alum Sophia Torres.

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The Secret Sauce to Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Jill Stoddard

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

Jill Stoddard knows the secret sauce to harnessing one's potential, letting go of self-limiting beliefs, and going after the big, bold, beautiful life and career you’ve always wanted. How does she know? Not only is she a psychologist, but she has lived it. Join Girls Write Now for an afternoon of intergenerational sharing that is sure to help you move past any fear, self-doubt, and imposterism you may hold, so you can choose a full and vibrant life.

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Be Inkluded: Elevating Marginalized Voices In the Literary Community

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

Join Girls Write Now and Inkluded, a nonprofit championing diversity in publishing by actively working to train and place young people from underrepresented groups into their first publishing jobs, as we discuss what it takes for marginalized voices to enter into and make it in the publishing industry. At this event. you will meet the founder of Inkluded, Michael Mejias, and hear more about his groundbreaking program and how to apply.

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Just Right or Just Write: Perfecting Your First Chapter with Penguin Random House

Open to corporate partner employees and Fiction 360 mentees

You spent the month of November writing what just might be the next Great American Novel, and now you're spent. After thirty days of burning the midnight oil, it's time to take a breather... before giving more life to your manuscript through the imminent editing process. But don't fret! After you've done all you can with your first ten or so pages, it's time to hand it over to the pros!

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Committee Studios

NextGen Philanthropy: Here to Change

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

At the January studio of the NextGen Philanthropy Initiative, find out how to turn your personal story into a radical force, because we're not here to make sure things stay the same. We're here to change.

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Committee Studios

Print Anthology: The Making of A Book

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

All are welcome for a brainstorming session for the title of our 2024 anthology! We’ll talk through our reflections on the past year and our hopes for the future to help us name the next installment of the Girls Write Now annual anthology series.

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Mentor Professional Development

Turning the Lens on Microaggressions: Experiences and Interventions

Open to all mentors, GWN staff and peer-to-peer mentees

As mentors, understanding and addressing microaggressions is crucial for creating inclusive and supportive environments. Join us for this illuminating session that aims to empower mentors to navigate microaggressions, fostering a mentorship landscape that is supportive, inclusive, and enriching for both mentors and mentees alike.

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