Speaking In First Draft

An Interview Podcast

Season 4 Debuts on March 4th!

First released in September 2023, members of the Girls Write Now community share a draft of one of their works in progress and discuss both the writing process and what creative expression looks like to them. Listeners will have the opportunity to engage with the inner machinations and perspectives of writers, producers, and artists from a diversity of episodes and stories.

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Sydney Johnson . 5 years ago

things hidden on the surface of skin

These stanzas are the documentation of the pieces of people I’m allowed to see.

Mike Auteri . 5 years ago

Burn, Pine, Perish

When a cold, unfeeling rejection appears at our doorstep, do we readily welcome it? Hardly. Alas, it makes its way indoors regardless, bringing along misery as a plus one.

Sophia Luo . 5 years ago

tears fall

A short story about tears.

Sheyla Javier . 5 years ago

The Journey

During these times, I learned how important it is to find happiness in the small moments. Reflecting on life pre-pandemic, I was inspired to write about the little things in life that bring me joy.

Sheridan Cole . 5 years ago

Sword-Lily

A college freshman arrives on campus with her loyal guide dog. Whispers from the trees lead her to question her purpose: will she be an advocate or a bystander?

Shayla Astudillo . 5 years ago

You are found guilty for your lies. Death Sentence From Truth is Punishment.

As a teenager grows into adulthood they begin to understand the consequences of their words. They no longer have bliss, and the people around them continue to remind them of it.

Sandra Cheah . 5 years ago

Commuting Up

Shuttling between two neighborhoods, Flushing, Queens, and the Upper East Side, this story follows a girl’s journey to school. Along her commute, she discovers her identity and the meaning of hard work and perseverance.

Ruth Lee . 5 years ago

Flight 1004

She's finally ready to explore the physical world for the first time, but something is missing and it's the final piece to reconcile her two metaphysical worlds.

Pilar Lu-Heda . 5 years ago

The Deception of Roses: Chapter 4

This excerpt picks up at the start of chapter four. Our two main characters, Winifred and Bernie, are departing from their train, and must run separate errands around the city of Manchester.