Girls Write Now Mentorships
Journey Mentorship
Three Month Journeys for Mentors & Mentees
1. Apply by April 30
Select the Journey below you'd like to join and complete an application to become a mentor or mentee. Applications for the Summer Cycle are open until April 30, 2025.
2. Meet Your Match
Be matched one-to-one with a mentor or mentee for the duration of a three-month Journey for approximately three hours per month. This is a great option for those who want to form a long-lasting supportive relationship.
3. Attend Monthly
At least one hour-long pair session and one community experience is required each month. The timing and format of these sessions are determined by each mentor-mentee pair.
Embark on a Journey
Embark on a Journey
Civil Discourse: Connection & Persuasion (Summer 2025)
Our words can change minds and the world. Discover what you can do with yours… Mentees will learn how to persuade audiences on issues that matter to them. By the end of the journey, they will not only gain confidence in self-expression and analytical thinking but also develop and deliver a final speech that showcases their growth in civil discourse and persuasive communication.
Aloud: Songwriting & Spoken Word (Summer 2025)
Mic check! Enhance the power of your words by speaking or singing them aloud. In this journey, we’ll examine a variety of ways to share creative work using our voices and audio techniques with open mic events, podcasts, and songwriting.
Multimedia 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! 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. With a focus on adaptability, this program allows you to balance exploration with dedicated time for your independent projects, providing a comprehensive yet customizable Journey. Great for mentees who are not committed to one medium or who enjoy working in multiple mediums at once.
