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.
Untimed: A Flash Fiction Collection
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Girl, missing, presumed alive
This microfiction charts the journey of a girl overwhelmed by expectations as wildfires rage around her.
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Subway Creep
An evocative piece of flash fiction meant to draw the reader into the author's encounter with a…
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Summer
A short story I wrote about one of my favorite memories from summer that blurred into my…
Speaking on (Ethical?) Blood Sucking
This episode is all about vampires, and we get into it with Girls Write Now fellows Annaya Baynes and Kenna McCafferty. They discuss the history…
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Grew Through Jazz
This piece shares the story of a young woman who was influenced heavily by jazz throughout her life and details her understanding of jazz through…
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.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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August 10 – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET
One Letter 4 All Workshop Series
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Join us at the Girls Write Now office for an inspiring afternoon of social activism through compassionate letter writing for humanitarian causes. In August, we will support two impactful organizations: Girls Love Mail and Radical Reversal. We'll blend creativity with purpose as we learn about and contribute to these vital initiatives. This workshop is perfect…
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August 12 – 5:00 pm – August 15 7:00 pm ET
Summer Studios – August
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Are you ready to dive into the vibrant world of creativity this summer? Join us for our virtual Summer Community Studios and experience a taste of the Girls Write Now curriculum! Connect with mentees, mentors, and other members of our community in a supportive and dynamic environment. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting…
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August 15 – 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm ET
Community Conversation: Student Activism and Art
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Join us for an open and compassionate Community Conversation all about going back to campus during an election year. We'll connect with one another through a discussion about writing as a form of resistance and the ways we can uplift one another to create spaces of hope and joy in classrooms and on campus.
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August 22 – 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm ET
Summer Open Mic Series
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Join us at the Girls Write Now Office for our Summer Open Mic Series. Performers are invited to share their work (poems, songs, stories, and more!) on the mic for an audience as we gather to celebrate creativity and build community.
Create Write Now with Women & Gender-expansive Teaching Artists
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become an ambassador
Girls Write Now Ambassadors provide girls, women, and gender-expansive writers of all ages with extraordinary opportunities to be heard, to be seen, and to create change across sectors.
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BECOME A PARTNER
Together, let’s mentor the next generation to be creative, communicative and competitive candidates shaping the future of your company and industry.
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Get empowered to ask for money to support a cause you care about. Spread the word about a mission you believe in. Access our Advocacy Kit.