Each of us has stories that shape us, that give us language for our experiences, and each of our languages is unique.
This month, we will read various examples of nature/environment/place being described. We will process the works together and have discussion around guided questions.
This community studio will focus on three important facets in screenwriting: story treatments, character building, and formatting. Not only will these studios help teach the craft of screenwriting, but also provide perspective and applications to other storytelling methods.
NBC and Girls Write Now are joining forces this holiday season for a special event inspired by A Christmas Carol, where participants will reflect on the past, engage with the present, and envision a hopeful future through writing.
Join us at the Girls Write Now Office for our Open Mic Series! Performers are invited to share their work (poems, songs, stories, and more!) on the mic for an audience as we gather to celebrate creativity and build community.
Join us for an inspiring Tech Day with Estée Lauder, where creativity meets technology to make a lasting impact! This event will spark curiosity, build skills, and empower minds through hands-on learning and expert insights. Together, we’ll explore the world of technology and collaborate on building a curriculum that shapes future tech talent.
This month, we’ll discuss how to find inspiration and writing prompts in media of all kinds — books, movies, plays, shows, etc! And then we’ll create a few prompts together for good measure.
Looking for jobs or internships? No need to go it alone. Join us this month to share tips on networking, job hunting, professional communication, and accountability. Mentors are invited to share their wisdom and professional journeys to support mentees.
This month, we’re excited to pull back the curtain on the publishing world: how books are published and how YOU can get published, including the 2025 Anthology. We’ll introduce the Anthology and its editing committee — maybe you’d like to join? HarperOne Associate Editor Daphney Guillaume will share her publishing experience, and other committee members will be available to answer your questions.
Explore creative writing and art-making that reflects on the relationship between humans and native plants, and encourage participants to turn their creative process into environmental advocacy projects.
Join Girls Write Now and Penguin Random House for a panel discussion on the Best Short Stories 2024 Anthology featuring The O. Henry Prize Winners! Our panelist include Jenny Minton Quigley, the series editor for the O. Henry Prize Stories, along with Amber Caron and Caroline Kim, two O. Henry Prize-winning writers whose work is featured in this year’s anthology.
