At Girls Write Now, we break down the barriers of gender, race, age and poverty to mentor the next generation of writers and leaders. Together, our community channels the power of our voices and stories to shape culture, impact industries and inspire change.
Timelines: A Collection by Arab-American Mentees
A Life of Comedy and Tragedy
This is a piece on the regurgitation of trauma from the perspective of a young girl transitioning…
The Seasons of Love
Love has been written about in thousands of ways across the short 4.5 billion years the earth…
The Side They Never See
Captured in a moment of pain, this poem was a way for me to release my emotions…
Rewind
In momentum: a friend and all the lovely people who sadly aren't here. This is a piece about the grief and healing that comes with…
Yellow Lines
The melting of ice in lemonade. The feeling of watching yourself from the outside as reality begins to unfold. The moments that occur after impatience.
Forever & Always
This short story is about my character, Princess Amantdeiylaia, who has a heart-to-heart with her lady-in-waiting and closest (and only) friend, Rhettna.
Let’s Create Together
We are a diverse, multi-generational, passionate community of writers, creatives, leaders, artists and activists who all share a love of stories. Our programs are interwoven with wellness- and activist-minded curricula and offer endless opportunities for friendship, networking and professional development support.
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 4 – 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm ET
Greene Garden Picnic
Join us for an inspiring afternoon centering mental health awareness through our partnership with The Yellow Tulip Project. Bring and share your favorite picnic snacks as you enjoy creative pieces from Girls Write Now's community members, engage in mental health and wellness activities, and celebrate the hope of spring.
October 10 – 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm ET
Girls Write Now 25th Anniversary Radical Gratitude Fall Awards at DVF
Join us for The Girls Write Now 25th Anniversary Radical Gratitude Awards, where we will be honoring select supporters of our community.
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