Community members who would like to share their creativity with the world are invited to apply to Publishing 360—a program that emphasizes creative collaboration through editorial experience and project-based learning as we produce at least two publications per year.
This Year-long Mentoring Program Envisions & Experiments with the Future of Storytelling Through…
ONE-to-ONE MENTORING SESSIONS
Mentee-mentor pairs will explore and expand their creative potentials together throughout this program. Publishing 360 provides exposure to new genres and media and advanced storytelling techniques that are fun and dynamic!
Support for the Whole Writer
With the support of thoughtful, inclusive trainings and the Girls Write Now team—including mental health professionals who serve as Wellness Advisors—pairs will grow as writers and humans throughout the year.
Real-World PUBLISHING Experience
Mentees and mentors will dive deep into editorial and multimedia production skills at workshops led by expert teaching artists and learn the ins and outs of digital publishing as members of Girls Write Now’s Website Editorial Team.
See More Qualifications, Requirements & Benefits of Publishing 360
Mentee Qualifications
- Identify as woman, trans* or gender-expansive
- Between 14-24 years old
- In at least 9th grade at the start of the 2022-23 school year
- Live, work or attend school in the United States
- Excited to challenge myself creatively and be part of an inspiring community!
Mentor Qualifications
- Identify as woman, trans* or gender-expansive
- Be age 25 or older
- Live, work or attend school in the United States
- Completed one full year of Girls Write Now programming (Writing Works or Writing 360)
- Excited to support the next generation of creatives and leaders and be part of an inspiring community!
Program Requirements
- Periodic trainings & check-ins
- On average 6 hours per month of program activities (regular mentoring sessions + workshops/events)
- Submission of creative work to Girls Write Now (required for mentees, optional for mentors)
Benefits
- One-to-one mentoring relationship with a mentee or mentor
- Print, digital and in-person publication and performance opportunities
- Network with a supportive multigenerational community of writers, creatives, leaders and activists
- Professional development through workshops, events and working one-to-one with a mentee or mentor
- Access to opportunities such as job and internship listings and placements, writing contests, scholarships and one-of-a kind events
- College, career, writing and digital support from the pros!
Get to Know Our Writing & Mentoring Programs
All Girls Write Now yearlong programs foster holistic one-to-one writing relationships between mentors (age 25+) and mentees (14-24) who are woman-identifying, trans* and gender-expansive—and from around the nation.
WRITING 360
Writing 360 is is designed to grow multi-genre, multimedia writing skills and communication prowess, while mentors and mentees exercise their authentic voices and share their stories with the world.
WRITING WORKS
Writing Works is our college and career readiness program geared to equip young adults and early-career professionals with the skills to succeed while fostering professional and personal connections.
publishing 360
Publishing 360 invites community members to engage in project-based learning to publish their print and multimedia work. Each year, Publishing 360 produces at least two original publications.