Writing 360 matches woman-identifying, trans* and gender-expansive young adults with professional writers and media makers for a one-to-one mentoring relationship, structured around creative, critical and digital skill-based programs and services.
This Year-Long Mentoring Program Empowers Writers & Leaders to Own Their Voices Through…
Genre & Media-Based Workshops
Expert teaching artists lead fun, inspiring workshops at the intersection of writing, art and technology. Mentees and mentors explore sub-genres within poetry, fiction, memoir and journalism while learning digital skills such as audio and video editing, coding and design.
mentoring Sessions & A solid support system
Mentees and mentors will explore and expand their creative potentials together. With the support of thoughtful, inclusive trainings and the Girls Write Now team—including mental health professionals who serve as Wellness Advisors—they’ll grow as writers and as humans.
SuBMISSION & PRESENTATION opportunities
Amplifying voices is the heart of our mission, so every community member has an Author Page on our site! Mentees will also have opportunities to show off their best work in our annual anthology and performance series! Plus, get support in submitting to contests, scholarships and beyond.
In the Words of Our Mentees…
Mentees Lucia Kim and Kilhah St Fort share how Girls Write Now has inspired them to explore new creative mediums, build confidence and find the fun in writing.
See More Qualifications, Requirements & Benefits of Writing 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
- 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!
IS WRITING 360 for you? Take our Find the “Write” Program Quiz!
Ready to Join the Movement?
Girls Write Now is a dynamic, multi-generational community of writers on a mission. We’d love to have you join us. Apply to be a part of our ’22-’23 program year!
Apply to Be a Mentee
✔️ I identify as a woman, trans* and/or as gender-expansive.
✔️ I’m between 14–24 years old.
✔️ I will be in at least 9th grade at the start of the 2022-23 school year
✔️ I live, work or attend school in the United States.
✔️ I’m excited to challenge myself creatively and be part of an inspiring community!
Apply to Be a Mentor
✔️ I identify as a woman, trans* and/or as gender-expansive.
✔️ I live, work or attend school in the United States.
✔️ I am at least 25 years old.
✔️ I’m excited to support the next generation of creatives and leaders and grow in community!
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 who have completed at least one year of a Girls Write Now program to work on an editorial team and level up their digital production skills with expert support.