Spring 2025
Perspectives on Publishing & Marketing
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
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Deadline: January 15, 2025
As a mentee or mentor in the Perspectives on Publishing & Marketing 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.
- Cycle(s) Spring 2025
- Time 3 hours per month
- Areas of Focus Publishing, Career Development, Graphic Design, Marketing
- Available Spots Per Cycle 20
Perspectives on Publishing 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.
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.
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
Publish 360 Adventure
Perspectives on Publishing & Marketing 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.
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