Join us for an evening exploring what it means to experience hope and radical joy during periods of personal and political tumult. In this Friday Night Salon, Ross Gay will join us to discuss his 2015 award-winning book of poems, Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude.
Join us for an exhilarating event that celebrates the craft of telenovelas! Hear from employees at Telemundo & NBCU about the elements that make telenovelas so enthralling and brainstorm ideas for your very own show!
In today’s rapidly evolving and complex world, it is imperative that mentors and professionals understand the concept of race and the origin of racism in the United States. Throughout our lives, we have absorbed racist messages all around us. From loved ones to TV shows, we have learned stereotypes and stories rooted in harmful racist messages. To address this critical issue, we ask you to join us in unpacking our past, and present, to explore the racist messages that live within us and empower ourselves with essential knowledge and insights to combat racism.
Art too often is the first thing that’s cut when budgets are tight. Stories, ideas, and perspectives are treated as a privilege, rather than a necessary part of life. As New York City’s libraries are forced to close their doors due to budget cuts, join us for a timely discussion about accessibility of stories for all.
In December’s NextGen Philanthropy Studio, we’ll have philanthropist guests from within our community come speak with us and further expand on re-imagining philanthropy. There will be video clips, music, and an opportunity for us to collectively brainstorm what giving might look like.
Join the leading tech company Kyndryl at the Girls Write Now NYC headquarters to learn about tech, AI, and how to break into the ever-growing field. We will discuss the relationship between writing and AI and what we need to know about cybersecurity to feel safe, and engage in generative writing and networking activities.
Take charge of your goals as Girls Write Now teams up with powerhouse Scholastic professionals! Consider this your all-access pass to be part of an intergenerational exchange with inspirational creatives and publishing professionals.
Girls Write Now’s award-winning anthology doesn’t just happen. Learn how this annual book is made, from securing author blurbs, to editing in Chicago Style. After learning about the process, you can inquire about joining the 2024 Anthology Committee. We will go over what is expected of you, time commitments, and more. Special guests include mentor alum and author Carol Paik, and mentee alum Mariah Dwyer, who has worked in publishing (and knows a ton about publishing a book!), as well as mentee alum Sophia Torres.
Jill Stoddard knows the secret sauce to harnessing one’s potential, letting go of self-limiting beliefs, and going after the big, bold, beautiful life and career you’ve always wanted. How does she know? Not only is she a psychologist, but she has lived it. Join Girls Write Now for an afternoon of intergenerational sharing that is sure to help you move past any fear, self-doubt, and imposterism you may hold, so you can choose a full and vibrant life.
Join us for an evening exploring the delicious world of food writing and magazine production with the Editor-in-Chief of Food Network Magazine, Maile Carpenter.
