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Careers for Creatives: Unexpected Opportunities

This course is designed to help mentees and mentors chart their career path, land a job, explore unexpected career opportunities, and support your financial literacy as you embark on your career journey.

Perspectives on Public Policy

This course is designed to help develop a comprehensive understanding of public policy formulation, analysis, and evaluation. Specific topics range from the role of stakeholders in policy development to the impact of economic, social, and environmental factors on policy decisions.

Podcasting Fundamentals

This course is designed to help develop mentees' and mentors' overall knowledge of podcast genres and to get you started with basic podcast creation. Specific topics range from writing for an audio format to best recording practices at home.

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College Readiness

In preparation for college success, develop essential skills across various domains: First, prioritize your academic journey by evaluating factors like campus environment, diversity, and extracurricular opportunities to ensure they align with your educational goals. Second, grasp the nuances of crafting a compelling personal statement, distinct from other essays, highlighting your academic achievements, community involvement, values, and future aspirations effectively.

Magical Realism

In this mini course, participants will explore magical realism as they deepen their understanding of the genre’s history and characteristics. Participants will read critically acclaimed pieces such as “Like Water for Chocolate” and “What the Jaguar Told Her” to familiarize themselves with techniques including world building and blurring the lines between surreal and mundane. By the end of the course participants will write their own take on magical realism by completing one of the two writing prompts provided.

Building Foundations for English Language Learners

This course supports the exploration of the mentee’s history, stories, and lived experiences in their second (or third) language! With the support of this course, mentees acquire concrete written skills needed to feel confident and excited to birth new worlds or convey their own in the English language! Mentees receive a robust but comprehensive look into grammar & vocabulary, receive instruction on proofreading their own work, and gain tips and tricks for engaging with literature.

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Everything Is a Story: Nonfiction that Reads like Fiction (Fall 2026)

In this Journey, mentees and mentors will explore the ways in which creative storytelling techniques can be applied to nonfiction writing of all kinds, from memoir and personal essay to op-ed and how-to articles. We will dive into what makes a story—from structural archetypes to writing that flows—and learn how to harness the power of story to make nonfiction compelling and transformative.

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Wild Ideas: Nature, Science & Creativity (Fall 2026)

Created in honor of Helen Ghiradella’s pioneering work at the intersection of science and creativity, this Journey invites mentees and mentors to explore the natural world through the complementary lenses of scientific inquiry and artistic expression. Inspired by Ghiradella’s legacy, and through close observation, research, and reflection, they will investigate the forms, patterns, and processes found in nature while creating an original project—through writing, visual art, media, performance, music or another creative form—that celebrates the connections between nature, science, and creativity.

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Hooked on Fiction: Story Structures for Plotters, Pantsers, & Plantsers (Fall 2026)

In this Journey, we’ll tackle one of the most daunting parts of novel writing: the opening chapter. Participants will explore how to hook readers while establishing character, setting, and stakes—asking big questions like where to begin and how to share key details without overload.

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Building Buzz: Publicity in the Publishing Industry (Fall 2026)

This Journey explores how social media—especially TikTok’s BookTok community—has transformed the publishing industry.

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The Power of Punchlines: Stand-Up Comedy for Change (Fall 2026)

In this Journey, mentors and mentees will explore the power of comedy as a tool for social change, with a special focus on stand-up comedy. From climate change and economic inequality to LGBTQ+ rights, racial justice, and mental health, participants will learn how to write and perform material that blends humor with meaningful social critique.

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Civil Discourse: Connection & Persuasion (Fall 2026)

In this Journey, mentors and mentees will develop essential skills in public speaking, argumentation, and critical thinking. Through engaging activities and interactive discussions, participants will learn to craft persuasive speeches, construct well-reasoned arguments, and present their ideas with confidence.

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Independent Study (Fall 2026)

Create your own experience with our Independent Study Journey. Mentors and mentees meet as a pair, attend events of interest, and use coursework to help plan creative projects and meet your goals.

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Lead Community Change (Fall 2026)

Lead Community Change is a dynamic two-cycle Journey that harnesses the transformative power of storytelling to drive social impact. Aspiring young leaders and activists will unleash their creativity to develop and implement innovative community-based social activism projects, supported by Girls Write Now’s rich storytelling resources.

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Dark Tales: A Horror Book Club (Fall 2026)

Step into the shadows of horror and explore what makes a story truly unsettling. Through three monthly book club meetings, participants will engage in close readings and lively discussions of selected horror works, examining how authors build suspense, create atmosphere, evoke fear, and use the genre to explore deeper social, psychological, and cultural themes. Together, we will analyze storytelling techniques, character development, and the many forms horror can take. By the end of the fall, you will have deepened your appreciation of the genre, sharpened your critical reading skills, and gathered inspiration and craft techniques to enrich your own writing.

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Explore Tour (Fall 2026)

Explore all of the creative and storytelling pathways Girls Write Now has to offer through a multimedia, multi-genre experience that includes mini courses, exploratory studios, and one-to-one pair sessions.