Happy Valentine's Day Weekend!
Looking for a good love poem to send to your sweetie?
Check out "Anatomy Lesson" by mentee Maria King
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Hurry! You have one last day to apply for Spring Journeys!
Open to women and gender expansive people in the U.S. aged 14+
Sign up now: buff.ly/FgDoPrn
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🗣️ Deadline Extended to January 15th!
Start 2026 off right by applying to a Spring Journey!
🧡Open to women and gender expansive people aged 14+ in the U.S.
🌟No experience necessary
APPLY TODAY:
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Give before the clock strikes midnight!
This year, we connected thousands of women and gender expansive people with writing resources and mentorship.
But the work isn’t over.
In 2026, we want to reach even more writers and leaders.
Will you help us?
TOMORROW is the last day to apply for Spring 2026 Journeys as a mentor or mentee!
Don't miss out!
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Learn to support someone struggling with their mental health through this free, online course created by Jack.org and @btwfoundation.bsky.social
Earn your #BeThereCertificate by Dec. 31 and Girls Write Now will also receive a donation up to $2,500!
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🎬 Calling Emily in Paris fans!
On Friday, Dec 5, join Robin Schiff (Romy & Michele, Emily in Paris) for a live salon featuring a Q&A, writing prompts & storytelling inspo!
Register:https://buff.ly/yjNd8JO
#FridayNightSalon #GirlsWriteNow #screenwriting #writers
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Forget the cart. 🛒➡️🌟 Fund the future.
This Black Friday, skip the chaos and invest in young leaders instead. 🌱
Donate at buff.ly/xKf6Fys and check out our partner orgs!
#GivingYouthDay returns December 1st. Will you join us?
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Feeling extra grateful this Thanksgiving for the mentors & mentees who fill Girls Write Now with creativity, heart, and community. 💛
Their stories remind us why this work matters.
If you believe in lifting up young voices, we’d love your support:
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Looking for your next great read?
Check out our list of Ten Books from Across Indigenous America, a powerful selection of stories, histories, and voices you don’t want to miss.
📚 Read here: buff.ly/bCiPh9D
#GirlsWriteNow #IndigenousAuthors #ReadIndigenous
Which Journey are you most excited about?
We are now accepting applications for mentors (ages 25+) and mentees (ages 14-24) for our Spring 2026 Journeys!
Apply now: buff.ly/SA7ktX6
No, you don't need any experience to be a mentor or mentee.
Yes, we think you're the coolest person for applying.
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It’s another opportunities roundup for writers! Check out these opportunities from The Rockefeller Foundation, The Poetry Foundation and Graywolf Press, and Uptown Stories and more in the Girls Write Now Portal:
Head to buff.ly/vE7NMTJ for more opportunities.
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Rejoicify all Wicked fans!
Charity Buzz has two amazing auctions directly supporting Girls Write Now! Bid for a chance to win:
💚 2 Orchestra Seats to WICKED on Broadway in NYC & Meet the Cast
💝 Dine with Writers Winnie Holzman of Wicked and Robin Schiff of Emily in Paris in LA
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Applications are now OPEN for Girls Write Now’s Spring 2026 Journeys!
3-month programs full of mentorship, community, and storytelling magic ✨
👉 Apply now: buff.ly/qy4jA9B
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We still have some spots left in our yoga and writing workshop this Sunday with Third Door Brooklyn!
This is an amazing way to relax and get creative all while giving back to Girls Write Now.
Register Today: www.tickettailor.com/events/third...
Oh! The Places Your Writing Will Go!
Join prolific children’s book author Tish Rabe for a Friday Night Salon that will help you turn complex ideas into lasting stories for kids. RSVP for the in-person or virtual experience today!
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Rare aesthetic: screen time that actually makes your brain work
Join us at our slate of virtual creative events this November! You'll get to connect to an amazing group of writers while flexing those writing muscles 🏋️♀️
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You have the power to write what happens next in our democracy. Use it well. 🗳️
Happy Election Day!
Check out our voter registration page for resources and testimonials from our writers about why they vote: buff.ly/XZGH2hM
If your idea of spooky season involves thrilling crime and haunted knives, come to our Friday Night Salon with F.H. Batacan, author of Accidents Happen!
Our salons are free, virtual evenings filled with writing prompts, author Q&As, and chances to connect with our community.
RSVP: buff.ly/T7xA3mu
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RSVP for a launch party celebrating the Girls Write Now 2025 anthology, Hope Lives in Our Words on November 6th in NYC!
All are welcome at this free event, so get your ticket before they’re gone.
Get Your Ticket: buff.ly/nZ8qSoG
“It’s so important for girls to write, for everyone to write... because the uncertainty is everywhere... and books can bring us back to center.
Bans off our books!
The best way to fight book bans is to show up for marginalized writers. Buy our books, speak up for our writing at school board meetings, and find communities that support freedom of expression.
Join the Girls Write Now community by becoming a member today:
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Adventures Beyond the Screen is a film project by mentee Thalia Grace Hoapili. Follow Neviah, Himitsu, and Blair as they escape the confines of their Creator’s screen and explore the outside world!
Watch now at buff.ly/4F63jbq
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Great news!! You still have time to join us as a mentor or mentee!
Apply by September 15th to get matched with a creative partner and embark on one of our Journeys.
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24 HOURS LEFT TO APPLY! 🗣️ 🗣️ 🗣️
You still have time to join an amazing creative community, get paired with a mentor or mentee, and dive headfirst into passion projects by applying for a Girls Write Now Fall 2025 Journey!
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⏰ Applications for our Fall Cycle close soon!
🌺 Don't miss out on the chance to make connections for life. Submit your application by August 31!
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Happy Pub Day to Hope Lives In Our Words: the Girls Write Now 2025 Anthology!
With 70+ stories written by our women and gender expansive storytellers, Hope Lives in Our Words is the perfect encapsulation of writing for and by the next generation.
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There’s still time to become a mentor!
We have a whole new group of young writers who are eager to get started on their creative projects. They just need a mentor like you.
Apply by August 31: buff.ly/FkwSqUZ
Come hang!! (no fr)
We’ve got a mic all warmed up for you, plus some delicious treats and summer vibes. 🍿🍦😄
We can’t wait to hear your stories, so RSVP today for our open mic hosted at the Girls Write Now headquarters in NYC!
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Reclaim your story through our memoir & op-ed workshop with Kaila Yu!
Join us tomorrow for the latest installment in our free Salon series:
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Girls Write Now Journey: The Power of Punchlines: Standup Comedy for Change, November 1-January 31, now accepting mentors & mentees!, In Partnership with Stand Up! Girls, image of two women speaking into mics
Are you the funniest person in your gc? Want to try your hand at something new?
The Power of Punchlines: Standup Comedy for Change is a 6 month Journey that allows you to write and perform your own tight 5 at our comedy showcases!
Apply by August 31: buff.ly/XFEgZ0a
