Welcome, Class of 2023! This page is where you will find everything you need to know for the 2022-23 program year—we recommend bookmarking it! If you ever have a question, are looking for a resource or want to check upcoming deadlines and events, this is your one-stop shop.
📌 Quick Links & Resources 📌
HELP DESK
GWN REFERENCES
RESOURCES
- Writing & Editing Resources
- Digital Media Production Kit
- Wellness & College/Career Resources
- Scholarships (Scholarships Workshop Slides and Lesson Plan)
- Internships
- Financial Literacy (Financial Literacy (Lesson Plan & Slides)
- Writing Contests
🗓️ Upcoming Community & Public Events 🗓️
These events are open to everyone! For all Program-specific workshops, please check the Week at a Glance message (WAAG) on Slack.
May 31 – 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm ET
Girls Write Now On the Other Side of Everything: 2023 Anthology Launch Party
Join us on Wednesday, May 31st, at P&T Knitwear for an official release party to celebrate the Girls Write Now Class of…
June 7 – 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm ET
Money Mindset: Build Up the Confidence for Your Financial Future!
In this second installation of our Financial Literacy series, we will engage in candid conversation on all things money. Hosted virtually on…
June 9 – 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm ET
End Of Year Celebration
Join GWN’s End of Year Celebration, where we will toast YOU and your accomplishments this year. Let's kick back and enjoy performances, acknowledgments,…
June 13 – 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm ET
Summer Exploratory: Query Letter Writing
At this Summer Exploratory, you’ll learn about Girls Write Now's Collaboratory, hear from our veteran Mentors and Mentees about their GWN experiences,…
June 21 – 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm ET
Summer Exploratory: Culture, Language, & Storytelling
At this Summer Exploratory, you’ll learn about Girls Write Now's Collaboratory, hear from our veteran Mentors and Mentees about their GWN experiences,…
June 24 – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET
Summer Exploratory: Podcasting
At this Summer Exploratory, you’ll learn about Girls Write Now's Collaboratory, hear from our veteran Mentors and Mentees about their GWN experiences,…
| Program | Program | Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Publishing 360 | Thursday, October 6 | 6-7 pm ET | Editorial Forum |
| Mentor Professional Development | Friday, October 14 | 6:30-7:45 pm ET | Goal Identification & Setting | |
| Publishing 360 | Saturday, October 15 | 2-4 pm ET | Editorial Workshop: Creating New from Old |
 | Writing Works | Wednesday, October 19 | 4:30-5:45 pm ET | Career Chat: Networking |
 | Writing 360 | Saturday, October 22 | 10 am-12 pm ET | True Crime Poetry Workshop |
| Writing 360 | Saturday, October 22 | 2-4 pm ET | Poster Design Workshop |
| Writing Works | Saturday, October 29 | 2-4 pm ET | Personal Statement Workshop |
| Writing Works | Wednesday, November 2 | 4:30-5:45 pm ET | Career Chat: Book Proposals & Query Letters |
| Publishing 360 | Thursday, November 3 | 6-7 pm ET | Editorial Forum |
 | Salon | Friday, November 4 | 6-7:15 pm ET | Salon |
| Publishing 360 | Saturday, November 5 | 2-4 pm ET | Editorial Workshop: Writing Prompts |
| Writing Works | Wednesday, November 9 | 4:30-5:45 pm ET | Career Chat: Character Development (1 of 3) |
| Mentor Professional Development | Friday, November 18 | 6:30-7:45 pm ET | Communication and Conflict Resolution | |
| Writing 360 | Saturday, November 19 | 10 am-12 pm ET | YA Fiction Workshop |
| Writing 360 | Saturday, November 19 | 2-4 pm ET | Photography Workshop |
| Writing Works | Saturday, November 19 | 2-4 pm ET? | College Scholarship Essay Workshop |
| Publishing 360 | Thursday, December 1 | 6-7 pm ET | Editorial Forum |
| Writing 360 | Saturday, December 3 | 10 am-12 pm ET | Storytelling Through Tattoos Workshop |
| Writing 360 | Saturday, December 3 | 2-4 pm ET | Memoir & Narrative Medicine Workshop |
| Writing Works | Wednesday, December 7 | 4:30-5:45 pm ET? | Career Char: Character Development (2 of 3) |
| Salon | Friday, December 9 | 6-7:15 pm ET | Salon |
| Writing Works | Wednesday, December 14 | 4:30-5:45 pm ET | Career Chat: Character Development (3 of 3) |
| Writing Works | Saturday, December 17 | 2-4 pm ET? | Resume & Cover Letter Workshop |
| Writing Works | Wednesday, January 4 | 4:30-5:45 pm ET? | Career Chat |
| All Programs | Saturday, January 7 | 10 am – 12pm ET | Mentee Midyear |
| All Programs | Saturday, January 7 | 2-4 pm ET | Mentor Midyear |
| Salon | Friday, January 13 | 6-7:15 pm ET | Salon |
| All Programs | Saturday, January 21 | 10 am-12 pm ET | Mentor Midyear |
| All Programs | Saturday, January 21 | 2-4 pm ET | Mentee Midyear |
| Writing Works | Wednesday, January 11 | 4:30-5:45 pm ET? | Career Chat |
| Writing Works | Wednesday, February 1 | 4:30-5:45 pm ET? | Career Chat |
| Publishing 360 | Thursday, February 2 | 6-7 pm ET | Editorial Forum |
| Salon | Friday, February 3 | 6-7:15 pm ET | Salon |
| Writing 360 | Saturday, February 4 | 10 am-12pm ET | Screenwriting Workshop |
| Writing 360 | Saturday, February 4 | 2-4 pm ET | Environmental Film Workshop |
| Writing Works | Wednesday, February 8 | 4:30-5:45 pm ET? | Career Chat |
| Publishing 360 | Saturday, February 11 | 2-4 pm ET | Editorial Workshop: Creating Our Zine |
| Mentor Professional Development | Friday, February 17 | 6:30-7:45 pm ET | Equity & Inclusion | |
| Writing Works | Saturday, February 25 | 2-4 pm ET? | Interview Technique Workshop |
| Writing Works | Wednesday, March 1 | 4:30-5:45 pm ET | Career Chat |
| Publishing 360 | Thursday, March 2 | 6-7 pm ET | Editorial Forum |
| Salon | Friday, March 3 | 6-7:15 pm ET | Salon | |
| Writing 360 | Saturday, March 4 | 10 am-12 pm ET | VR & Video Games Workshop |
| Writing 360 | Saturday, March 4 | 2-4 pm ET | Comedy Writing Workshop |
| Writing Works | Wednesday, March 8 | 4:30-5:45 pm ET | Career Chat |
| Publishing 360 | Saturday, March 11 | 2-4 pm ET | Editorial Workshop: Organizing Our Zine |
| Writing Works | Saturday, March 18 | 2-4 pm ET | Ghostwriting Workshop |
| Writing 360 | Saturday, April 1 | 10 am-12 pm ET | Fanfiction Workshop |
| Writing 360 | Saturday, April 1 | 2-4 pm ET | Songwriting Workshop |
| Writing Works | Wednesday, April 12 | 4:30-5:45 pm ET | Career Chat |
| Mentor Professional Development | Friday, April 14 | 6:30-7:45 pm ET | Wellness & Mental Health | |
| Publishing 360 | Saturday, April 15 | 2-4 pm ET | Editorial Workshop: Publishing Our Zine |
| Writing Works | Wednesday, April 19 | 4:30-5:45 pm ET | Career Chat |
| Writing Works | Saturday, April 22 | 2-4 pm ET | Finance Workshop |
| Salon | Friday, April 28 | 6-7:15 pm ET | Salon |
| Writing Works | Wednesday, May 3 | 4:30-5:45 pm ET | Career Chat |
| Writing Works | Wednesday, May 10 | 4:30-5:45 pm ET | Career Chat |
| All Programs | May | TBD | Performances |
| All Programs | June | TBD | End of Year Celebration |
