Spring 2025
Audio Storytelling
The Audio Storytelling Journey is for mentees and mentors who want to learn about the ways publishing companies create audio books and other audible content for publication.
Learning Objectives
Apply to Join
Deadline: January 15, 2025
As a mentee or mentor in the Audio Storytelling Journey, you’ll have access to an online course designed to help you learn about audiobook production and audio storytelling. You’ll be paired with a mentee or mentor for one full cycle, and you’ll meet with them at least once each month. You’ll attend at least one community engagement experience a month.
- Cycle(s) Spring 2025
- Time 3 hours per month
- Areas of Focus Audio, Fiction, Nonfiction
- Requirement Submit 1 audio story
- Available Spots Per Cycle 20
Audio Storytelling Course
Learn about the process of creating and marketing audio stories – whether they are audiobooks, podcasts, or online stories. Discover how to transform your writing into audio to hear your work come to life.
Audio Storytelling Mentoring
As a mentee or mentor in the Audio Storytelling Journey, you’ll be paired with a mentee or mentor for one full cycle, and you’ll meet with them at least once each month.
Audio Storytelling Community Experiences
As a mentee or mentor in the Audio Storytelling Journey, you’ll attend at least one community engagement experience of your choice each month. It is strongly recommended that you attend the following Audiobook Journey meetings:
- March 15, 2025: 2-3 pm ET
- April 12, 2025: 2-3 pm ET
- May 3, 2025: 2-3 pm ET
Multimedia 360 Adventure
The Audiobook Journey is a part of the Multimedia 360 Adventure.
Journeys in the Multimedia 360 Adventure focus on creating in particular medium. It is designed for mentees and mentors who want to express ideas with digital and audio techniques. Learn more about the other Adventures offered at Girls Write Now below.
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