This month, unlock the power of your voice and transform your anger into art in our spoken word poetry studio. Join us to explore the depths of feminine range and learn to craft your own compelling verses!
In “Resistance”, the second part of the series, “Joy, Resistance, and Change”, we read work that explores cultural storytelling that differs from the dominant narrative about one’s culture, and then have practice writing our own.
This month, we'll learn about writing memoir and consider how memoir is a way to learn about ourselves. Attendees will be able to practice their memoir writing skills through personal exploration.
We’re excited to be joined by a team of editors from Penguin Random House, who will help you revise one of your original short stories. Their expertise will not only assist in elevating your story but also offer valuable insights to help you grow as a writer. This event is for Fiction Journey mentees and mentors only.
This January, New York Peace Institute, the official community dispute resolution center for Brooklyn and Manhattan, is offering a 2-day Introduction to Restorative Justice and Restorative Practices Training open to all undergraduate college students in New York City. We are calling for any undergraduate student leaders or representatives for a student organization to take this training.
Girls Write Now is excited to host a panel featuring undergraduate and graduate students, along with Girls Write Now alum, from diverse disciplines, areas of study, and universities. These panelists are recipients of prestigious fellowships and scholarships and will share their experiences in a Q&A format.
They’ll discuss their college journeys, highlighting how specific fellowships or scholarships helped them pursue their academic and personal aspirations. Attendees will gain valuable insights and actionable tips for discovering funding opportunities available at various institutions and strategies to position themselves as strong applicants at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
This month, we'll be using history, newspapers and archival material to generate writing prompts!
In this final fall studio, we'll pair accountability partners, practice interview skills, and hear from a mentee on building her network and learning from interviews. Everyone will share their progress. No prior attendance needed, and mentors are welcome.
This month, each participant writes a letter of encouragement to their peer, reflecting on strengths, growth, and their shared journey. This helps foster appreciation and connection, reinforcing their partnership.
In this studio, we explore creative writing and art-making that reflects on the relationship between humans and native plants and encourage participants to turn their creative process into environmental advocacy projects.
This month, we'll discuss the various ways we can spread awareness to the public about contributing to a healthier environment. Additionally, we will be exploring writing and art and how we can use them as tools to advocate for a healthier world.
