Girls Write Now
I.V. Edit – Print Committee
Intersectional Voices in Editorial – Print
Committee Purpose
The I.V. Edit – Print Committee focuses on traditional print media at Girls Write Now. This committee is dedicated to producing the yearly anthology that showcases the written work of Girls Write Now mentees. The goal is to provide a tangible platform for storytelling, allowing community members to see their work in print and share it with a wider audience. Participants in this group also learn all the steps of the publishing process, including concept development, manuscript preparation, design, printing, and distribution. This hands-on experience helps committee members gain a comprehensive understanding of print publishing while amplifying diverse voices within the Girls Write Now community.
Benefits:
- Further your professional development by connecting with industry experts.
- Hone your editorial skills by reviewing and refining stories for the annual Girls Write Now anthology.
- Amplify diverse voices within the Girls Write Now community.
Activities:
- Get an inside look at publishing. Learn from publishing professionals and authors about all aspects of the publishing process, including traditional publishing, small presses, and self-publishing.
- Join our editors. Edit stories submitted to the annual Girls Write Now print anthology, published by Dutton, an imprint of Penguin Random House.
- Bring a new generation’s writing to the world. Work as a committee to promote the printed work of Girls Write Now authors.
Eligibility:
- Mentors, mentees, members, and publishing partners are welcome at I.V. Edit – Print meetings.
- Beginning in January, accepted members of the Committee will work on editing and top editing stories that will be published in the annual anthology.
- Some committee members will also work on promotion for the book.
Meet the Girls Write Now I.V. Edit – Print Anthology Committee
Sophia Torres
Rebecca Warchut
Elissa Weinstein
Elissa Weinstein is a goldsmith, Professor of Literature, and writer. She makes one-of-a-kind handcrafted jewelry, and specializes in classical design with a modern twist. In addition to making jewelry, she has taught part time in the English Department at Hunter College in New York City. She holds a B.A. from Princeton University, where she forged an Independent Major in Feminist Literature before "Women's Studies" was adopted as a field of inquiry, and holds a Ph.D. in Literature from UC Santa Cruz. She is currently at work on a new collection of jewelry and genre bending writings.
Liza Wyles
Liza Wyles is a writer, producer, and creative consultant for TV, film, and editorial content. She has written and/or executive produced animated and live action series for Marvel and AMC Networks, and served as editor on 20 comics. Her personal essays and humor pieces have been published in such outlets as The New York Times, Self Magazine, Bustle, and Scary Mommy. Liza has been a writing mentor and contributing editor at Girls Write Now the past five years. A Queens native, she lives in Jackson Heights with her husband and two children.
Ana Yglesias
Staff Leads & Facilitators:
Staff Lead
Vahni Kurra
Girls Write Now Community & Marketing Manager
Vahni Kurra (she/hers) hails from disparate parts of the American Midwest with roots in Southern India. She recently earned a B.A. in English and Creative Writing from Kenyon College, where she co-edited Hika, Kenyon’s oldest, student-run literary magazine. Vahni’s work centers on themes of displacement, and her personal essay, “Banana Republic,” was published in Oyster River Pages. She is currently the book review editor for Sweet: A Literary Confection. Vahni has always been a strong advocate for the rights of women and trans* folks, as she has interned for NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio and helped facilitate a peer support program for Kenyon students impacted by sexual assault. Vahni is excited to blend her passions for gender equality and creative writing as she works with Girls Write Now to ensure that all mentees have the same opportunities that she did to pursue their artistic and personal dreams.
Staff Lead
Molly MacDermot
Girls Write Now Director of Special Initiatives
Molly is proud to call Girls Write Now her professional home for the last 10 years, leading partnerships, editing the annual anthology, and learning something new every single day from a talented community of writers.
In high school, Molly won an emerging journalist award from her local newspaper, which meant receiving a hardcover, dictionary-thesaurus combo that she cherished, spending the rest of her teen years looking up words.
Molly studied English and Journalism at Boston University, and wrote for the daily newspaper. One of her first internships in college was at WBAI Radio, obtained by walking into the office and asking if she could intern. Thankfully, they said yes. She has added commas to stories while at The New Yorker, worked in features at Marie Claire and Redbook, and ran teen magazines during the Destiny’s Child days. Girls Write Now is a bright spot for so many and Molly is honored to be a part of the team.
Meetings:
I.V. Edit Print – will meet on a monthly basis. Meeting dates for 2025:
- Wednesday, January 15 at 7 pm ET
- Thursday, February 13 at 7 pm ET
- Wednesday, March 12 at 7 pm ET
- Wednesday, April 16 at 7 pm ET
- Wednesday, May 14 at 7pm ET
- Wednesday, July 16 at 7 pm ET
- Wednesday, August 13 at 7 pm ET
- Wednesday, September 17 at 7pm ET
- Wednesday, November 12 at 7 pm ET
- Wednesday, December 10 at 7 pm ET
Next Steps:
- Complete the Interest Form below.
- We are currently not accepting members for our I.V. Edit – Print Committee, but we will open up spots again in November 2025.
- Want to attend our meetings? You can still attend meetings as a non-committee member if you are a Girls Write Now mentor, mentee, or member. This is a great way to get insider tips from publishing pros while learning all about Girls Write Now’s upcoming publications.
- Sign up for I.V. Edit – Print Studios in the Portal under Events.
Click Here for the I.V. Edit – Print Committee Interest Form
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