- Community Studios
Public Policy 101: Why Government Matters & How It Works
Explore how you can build a career in public policy as a creative. How do changemakers use stories to inspire action, communicate priorities, and imagine better futures?
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- Community Studios
Pancakes vs. Waffles: Argumentative Writing
In this lesson, participants will learn what it takes to fortify a passive hot-take into an active argument via op-eds and argumentative essays.
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- Salon Series
Give Me Ten! Writing a Ten Minute Play in Ten Minutes w/ Jocelyn Bioh
Join award-winning, Tony Award–nominated playwright and performer Jocelyn Bioh for a conversation about her journey from dancer and actor to
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- Community Studios
Fantasy Framework: The Art of Worldbuilding
Magic systems are an integral part of fantasy stories; from shapeshifting dragons to governments that position armies of great power to manipulate with the mind. Power and magic can take many forms and through this workshop, participants will learn to develop systems unique to their stories.
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- Community Studios
All Aboard: Sailing Across Scholarships, Fellowships, and Friendship
In this session, participants will learn how to sustain and grow their creative network. Using the University of Chapel Hill’s The Thomas Wolfe Scholarship (a full-ride creative writing scholarship), participants will brainstorm a list of teachers, mentors, supervisors, and more who can speak about their creativity and ambition. Participants will also learn the art of the cold email to connect with writers and artists not in their network.
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- Community Studios
Language: Appreciation and Creation from a Creative and Linguistic Perspective
Join us for the final language studio of the 2026 Summer cycle! Together we will dive into Indigenous Languages, how they are defined, how they are preserved, and how speakers are adapting to a global future. Language enthusiasts of all levels are welcome!
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- Community Studios
Creating Through Uncertainty
In this session, sound will be used as a tool for self-reflection and emotional exploration, allowing participants to tune into emotions they may be experiencing or have experienced in the past. Participants will explore creative sound and audio practices such as audio journaling, songwriting, and beat-making.
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- Special Events
Fresh Mouth Stand-Up Comedy Showcase
Join us for an afternoon of laughs, empowerment, and celebration! This showcase is the culminating event of our “Fresh Mouth:
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- Special Events
Metamorphosis Anthology Launch Party
Celebrate the launch of Metamorphosis: Girls Write Now 2026 Anthology at McNally Jackson Seaport!
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- College Chats
College to Career: Real Stories, Real Paths: with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
What is college really like, and how did it lead to the job you have now? Join Girls Write Now for a College Chat with professionals from Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, who will share how they chose a school, picked a major (or changed one), and made the leap from campus to a first job in banking. They’ll also talk about the roles, skills, and pathways that lead to careers in financial services.Mentees, come hear firsthand stories, ask the questions an admissions brochure can’t answer, and get advice as you think about your own college experience and what comes next. Employees, your path was not a straight line, and that’s the point. Telling a mentee how you got from college to career gives her a map she didn’t have before. Whether you’re planning your first year or looking back on yours, this event is for you!