In this studio we will learn about comedy writing and practice looking for a comedic angle in everyday events. The main focus for this first studio will be how to create jokes from the news, in the style of late-night writing.
The world of work is shifting fast—driven by changes in how we write, give and receive mentorship, and where we find community. Girls Write Now is uniquely poised to meet these changes in this moment. At this month’s committee meeting, we’ll harness the diverse experiences and expertise of Tech Committee members, identifying the real tensions of leaders across sectors to best position Girls Write Now as a strategic solution with essential services to meet those needs.
During this session, we aim to help mentees use poetry as a tool for upliftment in times of uncertainty and doubt. The goal is to show how poetry can be a bearer of light in dark times, while also inspiring mentees to harness that light through the creation of their own verses!
Get introduced to nature journaling and the benefits it brings to one’s mental wellness. Learn the various ways to approach this form of nature therapy and how everyone can nature journal through their own different means.
Join Girls Write Now and Tish Rabe, children’s book author and publisher, for a special conversation about her inspiring journey in children’s literature. From her early work as a writer and editor, to becoming the founder of her own publishing company, Tish’s stories offer a sense of calm and care, wrapping children in the warmth of love and connection.
Literature to Life in partnership with Girls Write Now presents If Beale Street Could Talk.
A story that remains disturbingly poignant sixty years after it was first published, James Baldwin’s If Beale Street Could Talk is about abiding love in the face of injustice. Told from the perspective of its young heroine, this is the story of one family’s fight for justice in a society where institutional discrimination has the power to destroy lives, a theme that resonates today with audiences from all walks of life.
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In this first session, we will have fun with writing from a variety of prompts!
In this session, participants will learn about ways they can advocate through writing. Specifically, we will discuss our own journeys working towards change with a pen in hand, and we will ensure that participants come out of the lesson with passion and perseverance.
This Chat will explore the possible pathways to break into the theatre industry. Here is your chance to ask all of your burning questions with a panel that covers everything from playwriting to acting to producing and more! Come to learn about careers on and off the stage.
