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! buff.ly/UCZ36F6

🎬 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

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?

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: buff.ly/xKf6Fys

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.

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.

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 buff.ly/XTNtzL7

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 #GirlsWriteNow #Mentorship #Writing #poetry #podcasts #WritingClasses #writingprogram

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! buff.ly/AuK5frT

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 🏋️‍♀️ buff.ly/vcHaBFT

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

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

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: buff.ly/47eA609

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

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. buff.ly/Z7RqrEO

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! buff.ly/8xDASEl

⏰ 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! buff.ly/5cDoAaf #writing #mentor #volunteer #womenwriters #transwriters

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. buff.ly/Nj0tVwd

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!

Reclaim your story through our memoir & op-ed workshop with Kaila Yu! Join us tomorrow for the latest installment in our free Salon series: buff.ly/3Ua2JLJ #writing #workshop #free #virtual #memoir #oped

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

Join the Storytelling Across Languages and Cultures Journey! In partnership with StoryShares, this inspiring Journey invites you to discover how language, culture, and identity shape the way we connect. Apply for our Fall Cycle now through August 31 at buff.ly/wlgTgRg

With the constant stream of videos and news, it’s more important than ever to verify information and support thorough journalism. That’s why we’re excited to honor Storyful CEO, Maria Pacheco! Find out how you can support our storytellers at buff.ly/86QnAyr.

Introducing our 2025 honoree, Dana A. Williams, author of Toni at Random: The Iconic Writer’s Legendary Editorship (@amistadbooks , HarperCollins)! Learn how you can join Dana in supporting Girls Write Now here: buff.ly/sdN5LLm #tonimorrison #writing #books @danaawilliamsink.bsky.social

Presenting the wickedly talented Winnie Holzman as a Girls Write Now 2025 honoree! Join Winnie in supporting our writers (because everyone deserves the chance to fly) 🧹 💚https://buff.ly/HXsWFPx #wicked #playwriting #girlswritenow #mentor #writing

Put your hands together for our next honoree, Chef Kardea Brown! 👏👏 Kardea Brown is a contemporary Southern Chef and author of the New York Times bestseller The Way Home (Amistad Books). We are so happy to have her as our champion: buff.ly/0AnY9Ie

Announcing Suleika Jaouad as a 2025 Girls Write Now Honoree!✨ We invite you to join Suleika and artists from all over the world in uplifting our young writers and leaders. Find out how at buff.ly/b0IcyR7

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Submit by August 15 for the Writing for Life Contest 🏆 $1,500 prize for first place in 2 age categories! 📖 Open to girls and LGBTQ+ youth aged 13-19 Submit at buff.ly/NpDJdIT

When you join Girls Write Now, you become part of a community of women and gender expansive creators. So don't wait! Find the Journeys that excite you and apply today at: buff.ly/cvbyx65 #girlswritenow #mentor #community #writing #writetogether

It's time for a Career Chat: TV Industry edition! Hear from TV insiders about how they got their start, and ask all of your burning questions about everything from writing to acting to producing and more! RSVP: buff.ly/VubIFts 📆 July 29 ⏰ 4:45-6 PM ET 🌺 Free&Virtual

This and yap. "This" being snacking on our charcuterie and connecting with other women and gender expansive creatives in NYC, including current and future Girls Write Now mentors and mentees! RSVP today at buff.ly/Ui4zx58 🧀 🥖 🍇

Applications are now OPEN for Girls Write Now’s Fall 2025 Journeys, our 3-month programs full of mentorship, community, and storytelling for women and gender expansive writers! 🌺 No experience needed—just your voice and your story. 👉 Apply now at buff.ly/NUkoPjU

Cover reveal in 3...2...1! Get your copy of Hope Lives in Our Words the Girls Write Now 2025 Anthology on August 26th. #coverreveal #girlswritenow

Can you guess which of these covers we chose for our 2025 anthology, Hope Lives In Our Words? We'll post the reveal later today, so stay tuned! Designs by Dominique Jones. Coming this August, published by Dutton. #coverreveal

This August, we are overjoyed to partner with @visforvoices by @vday to bring the VOICES audioplay to New York, directed by @aja_monet. Register: buff.ly/BrzfNCQ #VdayVoices #AfricanWomen #BlackWomen #BlackFeminism #SisterVoices

⭐ WRITING FOR LIFE CONTEST⭐ 💜 Open to girls, gender expansive and/or LGBTQ+ youth in the U.S. aged 13-19 ⏰ Submit by August 1, 2025 🏆 First place will receive $1,500 and publication in Girls Write Now Media Submit at buff.ly/oVlgBpa

Are you ambitious? Does it feel weird to claim that word? Check out our Speaking in First Draft episode about Amina AlTai's new book, The Ambition Trap (Penguin Random House): buff.ly/8nySkxF

How do you go from talking about community to actually creating it? 🤔 Join us for an afternoon of creativity and connection to find out how you can use the power of writing to foster real friendship and support in your life! Register here: buff.ly/74FBz9j

💼 Writers and creative folks, we got you! Here’s an Opportunities Roundup! With great opportunities from Macmillan, Dramatic Question Theatre, and National Book Foundation! Head to buff.ly/dsidvfU for more! #opportunitiesforwriters #theatre #leaders #writing #playwriting

Write with author Arriel Vinson and Girls Write Now this Friday! Join us for a Friday Night Salon to: -hear Arriel read from her new book, Under the Neon Lights🪩 🛼 -ask questions about her writing process✏️ -write our own odes to home and community💜 buff.ly/airSdjE

Reminder: You have a right to knowledge about your body🥰 Join us for an afternoon of empowerment at The Center for the Women of New York. This is a safe and welcoming space for women to ask anonymous questions about their mental & physical health: buff.ly/xolSPLQ

We are thrilled to present our 30th episode of Speaking in First Draft! Listen to this episode where mentee Maryam Oguntola interviews mentor alum and Friday Night Salon teaching artist Arriel Vinson about her debut novel, Under The Neon Lights!🛼 buff.ly/GnJBflb

Enjoy a comedy lineup filled with big laughs, bold stories, and plenty of heart, as Girls Write Now mentees take the mic for their stand-up comedy debut! After the show, stick around to mingle and celebrate! @standupgirlsnyc Register Now: buff.ly/QfBb2Cv

Who doesn't love a rom com? In Queer as Fiction, a Pride Month collection, our mentees weave stories of crushes, romance, and young love featuring queer protagonists. Check it out: buff.ly/jPQzcqx

Happy Pride Month! Girls Write Now is proud to support a diverse community of LGBTQIA2S+ writers and leaders. By donating today, you can join us in supporting our amazing youth: buff.ly/NQckcpR #pridemonth #lgbt #girlswritenow #supportqueerartists

💼 Writers, we’ve got you. Here’s an Opportunities Roundup featuring Roxane Gay's The Audacity, TDF, and The 19th! Head to buff.ly/f1XLn9t for more opportunities. #opportunitiesforwriters #publishing #journalism #writing #writers #playwriting #writingcontest #lovestory