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Girls Write Now Mentorship

Mentors

Girls Write Now mentors are professionals, typically ages 25 and up, from all fields and disciplines, and from around the nation. They work with curiosity and collaboration, learning and growing, while supporting their mentees’ writing and leadership needs and goals.

Dolores Haze and Stephanie Gordon
Mentor on Demand
Mentorship Options

Journey Mentorship

If you would like to be matched one-to-one with a mentor or mentee for the duration of a three month Journey, explore to find the right one for you. This is a great option for those who want to form a long-lasting supportive relationship. Each pair determines the timing and format of their sessions, and at least one hour-long session is required each month.

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Mentorship for the Day

Be a mentor or mentee for a virtual or in-person event specifically relevant to your interest and/or expertise. This is a great option for busy students and professionals who want to get to know the community but do not have the capacity to commit to a full cycle.

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Mentorship on Demand

Mentees, get immediate help from a mentor for one-hour sessions. Mentors, make a difference in a mentee's life to help them achieve their goals. Share or gain knowledge on topics like Career Development, College Preparation, Editing, Creative Writing, Wellness, and more. You’ll always have the freedom to set your own calendars based on your availability!

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5 Reasons to Be a Girls Write Now Mentor

As a part of the Girls Write Now Collaboratory, mentors will…

Form a one-to-one mentoring relationship with a young writer, exploring and expanding your creative potential together—often over a lifetime!
Workshop
Expand and diversify your writing, communication and digital skills through comprehensive curricula that centers wellness and channels storytelling into change.
Professional Development
Receive professional development training and compassionate support from knowledgeable staff, expert advisors and seasoned mentors—including guidance around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, mental health, and mentoring.
Opportunities
Develop your professional networks and access job, internship and writing opportunities, including connecting with companies across industries, from publishing to entertainment to finance and beyond.
Make friends, grow and create in community with thousands of folks who are passionate about writing and making change just like you.

Collaboratory Access

Benefits for Mentors: Enjoy À La Carte or as Part of a Journey!

Writing

Writing

Build skills though courses on a wide range of genres, media, leadership, activism, college, career, and more.

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Mentoring

Connect one-to-one across generations and establish supportive relationships that can last a lifetime.

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Community

Collaborate, critique, and share with other inspiring minds at one-of-a-kind events and experiences.

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Mentors, Mentees & Members also have access to our opportunities and resources, including jobs, internships, scholarships, writing contests, enrichment, and more.

Mentoring Matters

By mentoring, you can inspire growth, provide valuable feedback, and foster a writer’s confidence.

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In Our Words

Mentor Testimonials

“Shenny is so creative and dedicated to her writing. It’s been an honor and a joy discussing writing and creative process with her every week. I am so interested in the novel she is writing, and I am so excited for the world to have it. I am so lucky to have been paired with her!”
Brooke Segarra
Brooke Segarra Mentor
“Stepping into the role of writing mentor at Girls Write Now has been a truly uplifting and rewarding experience. Being part of this brilliant, inclusive, deeply creative community has helped me to spread my own wings as a mentor and a writer. Sharing my time, guidance, presence, and passion for storytelling with my mentee has enriched my life in more ways than I could have imagined. Witnessing my mentee’s growth-filled journey, courage, boldness, and willingness to manifest her dreams through ambition, dedication, and our work together has been a highlight for me this year! When we help others shine, we benefit from that light! Girls Write Now has provided an unparalleled platform with support, tools, resources, and open communication. It’s been a collaborative; inspiring, joyful ride and I feel lucky to be part of something so special!”
Stacie Rose
Stacie Rose Mentor
“Girls Write Now inspired me to think of myself as more than someone who writes, but as a writer. My years as a mentee gave me the foundation to be the author I’m proud to be today.”
Joy L. Smith
Joy L. Smith Author and Mentee Alum
“My most rewarding experience was meeting my mentor Ellen. She’s been super encouraging and helpful during a year that’s been filled with a lot of change and uncertainty.”
Karina Itzel Mentee Alum