Have you ever written from the point of view of a human zygote? Well, I did at the brothers/sisters genre workshop during the two weeks I spent at Kenyon College in Ohio this summer, doing what we all love to do: writing. I also made some friends, experienced actual dorm life and had more soft…
Breaking Through to Orientation
This post was written by first-year mentee Misbah, who attended Girls Write Now Orientation, September 28, 2013. No, you can’t go. What’s the point of it? You have other siblings, too, who need to be taken care of. Change the date or something. We’re busy. What are you even going to do there? It’s so…
Girl Number Three
This post was written by first year Digital Media mentee, Shrien Alshabasy. My name is Shrien Alshabasy, and I am the sixteen-year-old author of Girl Number Three. Girl Number Three is a young adult fiction novel centered around two very unique characters — Eve Evol and Ben Fiasco. Eve Evol is a leukemia patient, a…
18th Floor – Reflection on Orientation
Second-year mentee Kirstie reflects on Girls Write Now’s 2013 Mentoring Program Orientation. 18th floor Rows of white chairs Bagels and juice Girls from all walks of life buzzing, catching up New mentors and mentees taking everything in Old mentees and mentors reuniting Writing prompts What is something you want people to know yourself?
The Perks of Being an Eavesdropper
This post was written by first-year Girls Write Now mentee Marquisele, who attended Mentoring Program Orientation at Girls Write Now on September 28, 2013. Here’s a riddle to start this off: What’s something fun to do alone or with friends? All you need is an ear or two. … Give up? I’m talking about eavesdropping!…
Pair Spotlight: Shannon Daniels & Whitney Jacoby
Twelfth-grader Shannon Daniels says she knew she wanted to be a writer when she “realized that a poet whose life belonged centuries behind mine […] could simply use scratches on a piece of paper to transport himself to me.” It’s not surprising, then, that the idea of combining two seemingly distant ideas often appears in…
Now Introducing: Meatloaf Muzik
Third-year Girls Write Now mentee Najaya sat down with the members of up-and-coming hip hop/Afropunk band Meatloaf Muzik to talk about teenagerhood, music, and writing. Every year, Brooklyn plays host to the AFROPUNK Fest, a weekend of music inspired by Mathew Morgan’s documentary of the same name. The film shed light on young African-American teens…
In Our Words: Reflections on the Year That Was
As we wrapped up the program year, girls shared wisdom gained after exploring new worlds of writing from travel journalism to fan fiction. What’s the view like after a year of writing mentorship? Join us in reflecting on girls’ hopes and goals, and don’t forget to check out the latest excerpts from their Portfolios. Karla says:…
Mentors & Mentees: Portfolio Check-in Day A RESCHEDULED!
Due to the impending storm, GWN will be postponing tomorrow’s Portfolio Check-in Day (Saturday, February 9). We feel this is the safest option for everyone. A Make-up Portfolio Check-in Day has been scheduled for Saturday, February 23. Please check your email for details on the schedule and your times. Portfolio Check-in Day is truly an…
Let’s Get Together: Mentor & Mentee Mid-Year Events
Winter is halfway through the program year at Girls Write Now, and just the right time to pause and take our pulse as a community. That’s why we had our Mentee Mid-Year Workshop on January 12th, followed by a Mentor Training (Part II) on January 19th, both opportunities for mentors and mentees to bond and…