In this session, we’ll build on what we learned in session one, explore the psychological and social impacts of debate (aka “blowing up the balloon”), and learn how to accept, think critically, and refute claims tactfully.
This month, we'll be teaching studio participants the components of a compelling movie or TV review, and then they'll have the chance to start crafting a review of a recent movie they’ve watched.
Join us for an opportunity to reflect on the past year and to look forward to the next. This Community Conversation will be all about the lessons we've learned, the ideas we've cultivated, and the joys we've felt through 2024. We'll discuss the ways writing and creativity have served and challenged us over the last year and our hopes for the Girls Write Now community as we look to 2025 and beyond.
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!
