Fall 2026
Fashion Forward:
Exploring a Sustainable Future
In this Journey, mentees and mentors will explore the environmental, social, and ethical impacts of the fashion industry while examining innovative approaches to sustainability. Through research, discussion, and critical analysis, mentees and mentors will develop informed perspectives on issues such as fast fashion, consumer culture, and responsible production. Using the op-ed form, participants will craft persuasive pieces that advocate for a more sustainable future and use their voices to contribute to important conversations about fashion and social change. Mentees and mentors will gain stronger critical thinking skills, deeper awareness of sustainability issues, and experience using writing as a tool for advocacy and impact.
Fall 2026 Pre-Enrollment Is Open!
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Learning Objectives
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Multigenre 360
All Journeys within this Adventure focus on writing in a particular genre. Learn more about the other Adventures offered at Girls Write Now below.
Fashion Forward: Exploring a Sustainable Future is a is a Journey in the Multigenre 360 Adventure.
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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.
