An Interview Podcast
Speaking in First Draft
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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Speaking on Artful Mysteries
This week we have the pleasure of hearing a conversation between Mentee Alum Imani Okwuosa and Mentee Ijeoma Asonye as they dive into an excerpt from Ijeoma's forthcoming graphic novel, Allergy Girl.
Millennials vs Gen Z
Millennials vs Gen Z: the generational battle made famous by TikTok. But can we at least agree to fight the system together?
Speaking on More Than Poetic Teen Angst
Today’s episode features Mentees Chloe Lee(she/her) and Kayla Misa (she/they). You’ll learn about Kayla’s writing and creative process for her excerpts from one of her many poetry chapbooks. We hope you enjoy this insightful discussion about poetry, Asian identity, and embracing the silly parts of ourselves.
A Letter to My Grandparents
This letter was inspired by a prompt and written after I came back from visiting my grandparents in Japan last summer. It is a letter of eternal thanks and love.
A Necklace of Pearled Dreams
"A Necklace of Pearled Dreams" narrates the story of my grandmother's beautiful pearled necklace, a cherished family heirloom, and how its meaning transformed and developed through generations.
Deliberately Feathered
Winner of Passing Down Our Stories: A Writing Contest Hosted in Partnership Sweet July Deliberately Feathered By Kayla Misa Winner
Here We Are Again
Runner up in the Sweet July x Girls Write Now Contest: Passing Down Our Stories
Guide to Defrosting
A Writing Contest HOSTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH Sweet July Guide to Defrosting By Chelsea Zhu FINALIST Sunrise and I wake
Sweet Home
A Writing Contest HOSTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH Sweet July Sweet Home By Zaynab Ahmed FINALIST Midsummer, sweet july Home is a
Threads of Resilience: A Tale of Family Traditions
The poem intertwines the narratives of Palestine and Bengali heritage, celebrating resilience and solidarity. Through storytelling and shared struggles, it portrays the enduring legacy passed from generation to generation.
