If you could build your ideal world, who would be there and what would it be like? Explore the magic of worldbuilding in the latest episode of Speaking in First Draft, featuring mentee Shreya Darji and mentor Kristy Cunningham Bigler: https://buff.ly/4cjwi1Q #podcast #speakinginfirstdraft #girlswritenow | Girls Write Now

A few days ago I had the incredible honor to be recognized by @girlswritenow an organization that has been a driving force in empowering women writers for nearly three decades. Being surrounded by such accomplished women in literature was a thrilling experience. Girls Write Now has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to breaking down barriers and fostering opportunities for mentorship, education, and connection. Their tireless efforts to support underrepresented women are a testament to their

In celebration of Pride and Caribbean American Heritage Month, we bring you part one of a special two-part episode featuring Girls Write Now Fellow Sally Familia and Mentee Carissa Ceasor. In this riveting conversation, both our guests talk about what it means to explore their Caribbean ancestry and queerness through writing poetry. Carissa opens with three excerpts from their in-progress poetry chapbook entitled “Messages from the Radical Diaspora.” If you’re all about culture, identity, emotio