Community Experiences

360° Offerings Spanning Genres, Media & Topics

For all ages, genders, and backgrounds across the U.S.

Studios

typewriter, paintbrushes

Expressive Arts

Affinity Groups

Committees

Open notebook set against a teal background, with photorealistic and graphic elements including flowers, sketches, and polaroids of youth.

Pro Chats

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Salons

Girls Write Now Events

  • Community Studios

Cultivating a Sense of Place in Fiction

This month, we’ll discuss the relationship between sense of place and genre. We’ll explore how to use details of where and when a scene takes place to create a compelling, genre-specific mood.

  • Community Studios

College Essays & MFA Portfolios

This Community Studio is designed as a supportive working session for participants to develop their application materials—whether for undergraduate college or MFA program applications. The hour will focus on peer feedback, collaborative writing, and reflection.

  • Committee Meetings

IV Teach

In this IV Teach Committee Studio, participants will reflect on their experiences as educators, students, mentees, and mentors; share updates on current teaching initiatives; and identify areas where deeper educational support is needed within the Girls Write Now community.