Summer 2025
Community Togetherness
Come together in this wellness-focused Journey based in collaborative writing prompts and support for one another.
Girls Write Now Collaboratory
This Journey Is Closed, but You Can Pre-Enroll in a Fall 2026 Journey Now!
Requirements
- Log at least two (2) pair sessions per month.
- Attend all live Journey Meetings. Non-local pairs are excused from the August 28th in-person event.
- Complete all lessons in the Community Togetherness course.
- Submit a 2-6 page letter to a community that shaped you.
- Attend two (2) out of the three (3) Thursday Night Salons offered during the Summer Cycle.
Community Togetherness Course
In this course, we will use reflective writing prompts to explore what it means to be in community. Mentees and mentors will consider the importance of togetherness, examine how individual actions affect group dynamics, and explore strategies for building stronger, more connected communities.
Community Togetherness Mentoring
Mentees and mentors in the Community Togetherness Journey will be matched for one cycle. Pairs will meet for at least two sessions each month. Each session should be at least one hour long.
Community Togetherness Experiences
Mentees and mentors in the Community Togetherness Journey must attend at least one Community Experience of their choice per month. It is strongly recommended that they attend Exploratory Community Studios, College & Career Chats, and Salon Experiences.
Wellness 360 Adventure
The Community Togetherness Journey is a part of the Wellness 360 Adventure.
Journeys in the Wellness 360 Adventure focus on using writing and creating as a tool to help support your mental heath and general well-being. It is designed for mentees and mentors who want to embrace self-love and healing in their work.
Learn more about the other Adventures offered at Girls Write Now below.
Find Your Journey
Find Your Journey
The Power of Punchlines: Stand-Up Comedy for Change (Spring-Summer 2025)
In this 2-cycle journey, participants will explore the power of comedy as a tool for social change, with a special focus on stand-up comedy. From climate change and economic inequality to LGBTQ+ rights, racial justice, and mental health, you'll learn how to write and perform material that blends humor with meaningful social critique. Through workshops and performance coaching, you’ll develop your own comedic voice. Discover how satire and personal storytelling can raise awareness, inspire dialogue, and challenge the status quo— all while keeping your audience laughing. By the end of the journey, you'll have developed a 5 -10-minute stand-up routine that not only entertains but sparks meaningful conversations about the world around us. Comedy is a form of intelligence, whether you’re new to comedy or a seasoned performer, this journey will help you use humor as a force for social impact.
Careers for Creatives: Unexpected Opportunities (Spring 2025)
The Careers for Creatives: Unexpected Opportunities Journey is perfect for mentees and mentors who are looking to turn their passion for storytelling, content creation, or journalism into a career. Through a dynamic online course, mentoring sessions, and live networking events, you will explore various career paths available to writers today, learn practical skills to help you succeed, and discover how to build a sustainable career that aligns with your interests and strengths. Discover career paths in finance, technology, corporate communications, publishing and more!
Read: Memoir (Spring 2025)
Each cycle, we’ll close read a new book and discuss it at monthly fixed meetings. We’ll focus, in particular, on reading as writers and taking note of the ways each author crafts their story. This cycle, we'll be reading How to Say Babylon: A Memoir by Safiya Sinclair.
