Summer 2026
Writing Our Way to Wellness: A Podcast Journey
This Journey invites you to explore the intersection of storytelling and wellness through the art of podcasting. You will learn the essentials of editing and sound design, and transforming conversations into a polished, engaging podcast episode. You’ll also explore how to market an episode—craft show descriptions, select excerpts, and find an audience. Each episode will reflect the spirit of the Girls Write Now community: intergenerational, inclusive, and rooted in wellness and the art of writing.
Girls Write Now Collaboratory
This Journey is Closed, but You Can Pre-Enroll in a Spring 2027 Journey Now!
Learning Objectives
Writing Our Way to Wellness: A Podcast Journey, Pt. II Community Experiences
Participants will attend one Journey Live Meeting each month as part of the course for the cycle.
Summer Cycle Journey Meetings:
• Saturday, Jul 18, 2026, 1 – 3 PM ET
• Saturday, Aug 15, 2026, 1 – 3 PM ET
• Saturday, Sep 12, 2026, 1 – 3 PM ET
Release Party: Saturday, Sep 26, 2026, 2-4 PM ET
If you’re unable to attend a Journey meeting, you must attend any of the following: Exploratory Community Studios, College & Career Chats, and Salon Experiences.
Writing Our Way to Wellness: A Podcast Journey, Pt. II Courses
Writing Our Way to Wellness: A Podcast Journey, Pt. II
In this course, you’ll move from planning to production—learning editing and sound design while shaping conversations into polished podcast episodes. You will also explore how to market your work and reach an audience, centering intergenerational storytelling, inclusivity, and wellness.
Writing Our Way to Wellness: A Podcast Journey, Pt. II Mentoring
Mentees and mentors in this Journey will be matched for a minimum of one cycle. Pairs will meet for at least two hour-long sessions each month. This Journey is open to both mentor/mentee pairs and peer-to-peer pairs.
Wellness 360
All Journeys within this Adventure focus on using writing and creating as a tool to help support your mental heath and general well-being. Learn more about the other Adventures offered at Girls Write Now below.
Writing Our Way to Wellness: A Podcast Journey, Pt. II is a Journey in the Wellness 360 Adventure.
Explore All Journeys
Explore All Journeys
Journalism: The Art of Profile Writing (Spring 2027)
Every person has a story to tell, and profile writing offers a way to share those stories with the world. In this Journey, mentees and mentors will learn how to build trust with subjects, conduct respectful interviews, and maintain the writer’s role as observer rather than confidante. The Journey emphasizes a holistic approach that considers subject, writer, and reader.
Protopia: Designing Better Futures with Emerging Tech (Spring 2027)
This Journey explores the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies through a protopian lens—focusing on how innovation can be intentionally shaped toward more equitable, creative, and human-centered futures. Mentees and mentors will examine the possibilities and limitations of AI, engaging in discussions and hands-on explorations that highlight both current applications and future potential. Through critical reflection and creative experimentation, mentees and mentors will consider how technology can be designed and used to expand opportunity, deepen connection, and support more just and imaginative ways of living and creating. Mentees and mentors will strengthen their critical understanding of AI and emerging technologies while deepening their perspective on ethical innovation and human-centered tech practices.
Independent Study (Summer 2026)
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.
Career Exploration: From Searching to Securing the Position (Summer 2026)
This Journey provides a strategic roadmap for navigating the modern workforce, moving from self-discovery to landing the position.
Explore Tour (Summer 2026)
Explore all of the creative and storytelling pathways Girls Write Now has to offer through a multimedia, multi-genre experience that includes mini courses, exploratory studios, and one-on-one pair sessions. Discover new skills and build on existing ones with offerings that range from fiction to journalism to publishing, and dive into formats like video, podcasting, visual storytelling, and more. Ideal for mentees who enjoy working across multiple genres and media or are focused on specific projects, this Journey offers the flexibility to tailor your learning experience to your individual needs.
Writing Our Way to Wellness: A Podcast Journey, Pt. II (Summer 2026)
This Journey invites mentees to explore the intersection of storytelling and wellness through the art of podcasting.
Stories of Becoming: Crafting Young Adult Romance (Summer 2026)
This Journey invites participants to dive into the world of young adult romance, exploring the joys, challenges, and complexities of love in adolescence and young adulthood. Through creative writing exercises, character development, and plot crafting, mentees will learn how to create authentic, relatable stories that resonate with YA readers. Participants will explore themes of identity, friendship, and emotional growth while honing their craft in storytelling that captures the heart and imagination.
Teach GWN (Summer 2026)
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.
Fresh Mouth: Confidence Through Comedy (Summer 2026)
This Journey transforms your unique observations and "wild and wacky" thoughts into a structured comedy set. Through bi-weekly Journey Meetings and personalized coaching, you will explore the mechanics of humor, moving from a raw premise to a polished delivery. You will learn to find the funny in the everyday while building the stage presence and confidence necessary to share your voice. The experience concludes in a live showcase alongside peers and professional comedians, where you will debut your original material and celebrate the power of humor as a tool for connection and self-expression.
College Ready: Drafting Your Narrative (Summer 2026)
This Journey offers a streamlined path to college readiness through interactive workshops, mentoring, and peer exchange. You will move from drafting a compelling personal statement to building a strategic school list and navigating financial planning, all while receiving personalized feedback on your work. By the end of the program, you’ve gained the skills to create a polished application and the insider knowledge needed to present your most authentic self to admissions committees.
