Celebrate National Author’s Day by Supporting the Next Generation of Storytellers
This National Authors Day, we honor voices that shape the world—our intergenerational community of mentors and mentees—who are authoring their own lives and the next chapter of our collective future. Through our unique formula of writing, mentoring, and community, Girls Write Now trains and nurtures authors—poets, marketers, scientists, social justice activists, and leaders of all kinds—who are breaking barriers and claiming their place in history.
This year, we released Here & Now: Girls Write Now 2024 Anthology and Girls Write Now On The Art of the Craft: A Guide to Collaborative Storytelling. These books are just a few jewels in our storytelling crown, as our media brand includes digital stories, podcasts, short films, blogs, zines, and more!
Girls Write Now is an incubator of incredible original work, a testing ground to learn about media production first-hand, and a publishing platform to elevate unheard stories for the world to hear. Your gift fuels our mission. Please give generously today.
Along with your gift, consider purchasing a copy of Here & Now: Girls Write Now 2024 Anthology. Experience firsthand the brilliance of our authors, while also contributing to their growth as thinkers and leaders. Thank you!
Your Donation Supports…
Journeys
Each Journey is a expertly curated package of mentorship, community experiences, and writing-based courses. Here’s what participants have to say about their Journeys:
“Through Girls Write Now, I was able to meet and connect with my mentor, Sam… She’s guided me through writing, the college admissions process, life, and everything else that I couldn’t have imagined this year without her. Through the program’s Poetry Journey, I’ve also been able to connect with so many writers my age and meet with so many published professionals…I’m truly grateful for the program and for everything it has done! Thank you so, so much!”
– Premrudee, Mentee
“Joining my Career Journey turned into another moment for me to grow. I learned how to collaborate and looked for ways to fully step into a more mature, self-assured person…I swear I feel like crying just trying to express my gratitude.”
– Dolores Haze, Editorial Intern and Class of 2023 Alum
Mentorship
Journeys in the Girls Write Now Collaboratory allow participants to connect one-to-one across generations and establish a supportive relationship that lasts a lifetime.
“My most rewarding experience was meeting my mentor Ellen. She’s been super encouraging and helpful during a year that’s been filled with a lot of change and uncertainty.”
– Karina Itzel, Mentee Alum
“Girls Write Now inspired me to think of myself as more than someone who writes, but as a writer. My years as a mentee gave me the foundation to be the author I’m proud to be today “
– Joy L. Smith, Author and Mentee Alum
Community Experiences
Mentors and mentees in Journeys access community experiences featuring expert teaching artists, guest speakers, and facilitators dedicated to enhancing writing and media skills, expanding personal and professional development, and fostering collaborative creation.
Writing Courses
As a mentor or mentee enrolled in a Journey, you have access to a wide range of educational experiences that all use a 360 degree approach.