In this session, we’ll workshop turning an ordinary setting into one with a vivid, visceral sense of place. We’ll build a setting from scratch and then experiment with which details to include to illuminate character, genre, and theme without bogging down our story.
This session will focus on creating an outline for an effective college essay. Participants will work on one strong body paragraph that supports the thesis developed last month. For MFA applicants, sequence/order will be introduced for their portfolio as a strategy to strongly reinforce their chosen theme.
Whether you’re WordPress savvy or looking to learn more about online editorial systems, this group offers opportunities to dive into editorial tasks, outreach, and the publication of Girls Write Now Stories.
End of Cycle Wrap-Up: What impact did your mentor pairing have on you as a writer/artist/person? In this final session of the cycle, we will reflect on where we started, and where we landed through our summer mentorship cycle. What are we taking with us? What are we leaving behind?
Join us for an evening of creativity, expression, and community! This Open Mic is a space to connect with other artists and creators through poetry, song, and overall storytelling.
In this session, we’ll explore food as a means of socio-economic commentary and a marker of status. We’ll begin with a brief prayer and writing prompt, and read poems by José Olivarez and Pablo Neruda. We’ll close with a fun writing exercise and sharing circle!
In this session, we’ll learn what a hermit crab essay in creative nonfiction is and try writing one. We’ll think about how everyday forms like college essays and postcards can become a conduit for our creativity for writing personal essays.
Come support the next generation of comedians and change-makers in an afternoon filled with big laughs, bold stories, and plenty of heart. After the show, stick around to mingle and celebrate!
Join us for an in-person Pottery Painting Studio, open to all Bay Area Girls Write Now community members! On Saturday, September 27, from 7–9 PM, you’ll have the opportunity to paint your own pottery piece while connecting with other creatives from across the Bay Area.
Bring your personal statement (650 words max) to be workshopped and revised by Macmillan employees, who will serve as our Mentors of the Day.
