Learn about the different ways to publish creative work and the fundamentals of marketing yourself and your creations.
This Journey will take mentees and mentors through the process of publishing from beginning to end. This is a great opportunity to learn about the publishing industry from employees who work in in the field. Perfect for mentees who would like to be published or work in publishing. With the information gained in this Journey, you will be ready to enter the publishing industry as employees and writers. You will have the knowledge you need to create change in an industry that needs your fresh perspectives.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the pathways available to multiple publishing platforms and mediums
- Explore the history of publishing as an industry
- Consider how technology shifts have changed publication practices
- Design an author profile and brand that reaches target audiences
- Prepare a piece for publication on Girls Write Now’s website
Apply Now
Applications for the Spring 2025 Cycle are open!
Priority Deadline: December 31, 2024
Final Deadline: January 15, 2025
Cycle(s) Offered:
Spring 2025 (March-May), Summer 2025 (July-September)
Time:
3 hours per month
Areas of Focus:
Publishing, Career Development, Graphic Design, Marketing
Requirements:
- Complete Publishing Fundamentals Course
- Complete Marketing Fundamentals Course
- Attend one Community Experience per month
- Hold at least one pair session per month
- Submit at least one piece to be published on Girls Write Now’s website
Perspectives on Publishing Package
As a mentee or mentor in the Perspectives on Publishing Journey, you’ll have access to online courses designed to help you learn about all the options available to you to publish your creative work and how to use marketing as a tool to promote yourself and your work. You’ll be paired with a mentee or mentor for one full cycle, and you’ll meet with them at least twice each month. You’ll attend at least one community engagement experience a month.
Perspectives on Publishing Courses
The courses in Perspectives on Publishing are designed to help you learn about all the options available to you to publish your creative work and how to use marketing as a tool to promote yourself and your work.
Courses:
- Publishing Fundamentals
Learn about the publishing process, exploring different methods and practices to get your work out into the world: traditional publishing, independent publishing, online publishing. A great course for those who want to learn about the publishing world in general and learn about a variety of options! - Marketing Fundamentals
Learn how to market yourself, your work and the message of a brand/product/organization.
These courses are offered as a part of this journey package. If you’d like to take a course without joining a journey, click here.
Perspectives on Publishing Mentoring
Mentors and mentees in the Perspectives on Publishing will be paired one full cycle. Each pair will meet for at least two 1-hour pair sessions each month.
The Perspectives on Publishing Journey requires two 1-hour pair sessions per month. If you’d like to mentor but cannot commit to this requirement, click here.
Perspectives on Publishing Community Experiences
Mentees and mentors in the Perspectives on Publishing Journey must attend at least one Community Experience per month. It is strongly recommended that they attend Exploratory Community Studios, Affinity Group Meetings, College & Career Chats, and Salon Experiences.
- March 15, 12-1 pm ET Journey Meeting
- April 12, 12-1 pm ET Journey Meeting
- May 3, 12-1 pm ET Journey Meeting
The Perspectives on Publishing Journey requires attendance at one Community Experience per month. If you’d like to attend engagement experiences but cannot commit to these requirements, click here.
Publish 360 Adventure
Perspectives on Publishing is a part of the Publish 360 Adventure.
Journeys in the Publish 360 Adventure focus on the process of producing and publishing creative work. It is perfect for mentees and mentors who want to learn more about the publishing world. Learn more about the other Adventures offered at Girls Write Now below.
Not ready for a Journey?
If you want to be a part of the Girls Write Now Collaboratory but you aren’t ready to join a Journey, you can participate in individual writing courses, short-term mentoring services, and select community engagement experiences. See all of the options available to you below!
Writing
Take a course without joining a journey, being paired with a mentee or mentor, or attending community engagement experiences.
Mentoring
Meet with a mentee or mentor without joining a journey, accessing writing courses, or attending community engagement experiences.
Community
Attend community engagement experiences without joining a journey, being paired with a mentee or mentor, or accessing writing courses.