Explore Tour (Summer 2025)
Deadline: May 16, 2025
Explore all of the topics that Girls Write Now has to offer with mini courses, exploratory studios, and one-on-one pair sessions. Discover new skills and build on existing ones with courses and experiences that touch on a range of topics from horror writing to journalism to publishing and much more!
Summer Journey Applications Closed
…but you are still invited to join the Collaboratory! Explore other pathways this summer, and be the first to know when fall Journey applications open.
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Summer Journey Applications Closed
…but you are still invited to join the Collaboratory! Explore other pathways this summer, and be the first to know when fall Journey applications open.
Ideal for mentees who enjoy working across multiple genres or are focused on specific projects, this Journey offers the flexibility to tailor your learning experience to your individual needs.
Tip: Mentors and mentees who have already worked together for at least one cycle may want to choose the Independent Study Journey, which has completely flexible requirements based on your interests and goals.
- Cycle(s) Offered Spring 2025, Summer 2025, Fall 2025
- Time 3 hours per month
- Areas of Focus Fiction, Poetry, Leadership, Publishing, Career Development, Graphic Design, Creative Writing
- Available Spots Per Cycle 20
Requirements
- Complete at least 3 mini online Explore Tour courses.
- Submit 1 piece to be published on the Author Page/Girls Write Now’s website.
- Attend at least 1 Community Engagement Experience per month.
- Complete at least 2 pair sessions per month.
Explore Tour Courses
The Explore Tour offers short courses that introduce different genres and topics that mentees and mentors can explore in further depth in pair sessions, community engagement events, and through more journeys in future cycles.
Courses:
- Horror: Becoming an Architect of Terror
- Making Change: Leading from Where You Are
- Poetry 101
- Magical Realism
Explore Tour Mentoring
Mentors and mentees in the Explore Tour Journey will be matched for one cycle. Pairs will meet for at least two hour-long sessions each month.
Explore Tour Community Experiences
Mentors and mentees in the Explore Tour Journey must attend at least one Community Experience per month, such as Exploratory Community Studios, Affinity Group Meetings, College & Career Chats, and Salon Experiences
Explore 360 Adventure
Explore Tour is a Journey in the Explore 360 Adventure.
All Journeys within this Adventure focus on discovering new genres, mediums, and topics to inspire mentees and mentors to create together. Learn more about the other Adventures offered at Girls Write Now below.
Find Your Journey
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Social Media & Marketing (Summer 2025)
This Journey is designed for mentees and mentors who want to understand the power of social media and how to use it effectively to grow an audience, promote their work, and build a personal or professional brand. From crafting engaging posts to creating a consistent online presence, this course covers the essential strategies and tools needed to thrive in the world of digital marketing.
Book Club: Summer Read (Summer 2025)
Book lovers, unite! Each cycle, we’ll close read three new books and discuss them at monthly fixed meetings. When you apply, you can recommend a book that might be chosen for the journey! We’ll focus, in particular, on reading as writers and taking note of the ways each author crafts their story.
College & MFA Preparation (Summer 2025)
Preparing an application for college or graduate school can be a daunting experience. Join us for a Journey that unpacks everything you need to know about finding college and graduate school programs, applying to school, preparing personal essays, and getting the most out of your college or graduate school experience.
The Power of Punchlines: Stand-Up Comedy for Change (Summer 2025)
In this 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.
Teleplays: Writing for TV (Summer 2025)
The Teleplays: Writing for TV Journey is designed to help develop the skills and understanding needed to work as a writer in today’s TV industry. This Journey provides insight into the work of a scriptwriter – a deep understanding of TV storytelling and professional scripts, drama vs comedy scripts, professional working practices, and employment strategies. Specific topics range from story structure and formatting scripts to actually seeing a script to fruition.
Teach GWN (Summer 2025)
In this journey, members of the GWN community will develop curriculum and facilitate a community studio for one or more cycles within GWN’s Collaboratory structure. Each cycle involves facilitating three community studios, one per month. Participants will gain valuable skills in leadership, teaching, and community building. Mentees and mentors can facilitate a community studio either solo (if they are 18 or older) or together as a pair.
On-Demand Mentoring Sessions
On-Demand Mentoring sessions are available for young writers who would like support or advice on a specific topic. These sessions are offered for Career Development, College Preparation, Creative Writing, or Wellness.
Independent Study (Summer 2025)
Create your own experience with our Independent Study Journey. Meet as a pair, attend events of interest, and use coursework to help you plan creative projects and meet your goals.
Community Togetherness (Summer 2025)
Come together in this wellness-focused Journey based in collaborative writing prompts and support for one another.
Explore Tour (Summer 2025)
Explore all of the topics that Girls Write Now has to offer with mini courses, exploratory studios, and one-on-one pair sessions. Discover new skills and build on existing ones with courses and experiences that touch on a range of topics from horror writing to journalism to publishing and much more!
