Are you a teen girl? Become a WriteGirl Mentee!

If you are a girl or nonbinary teen between the ages of 13 and 18, we welcome you to join WriteGirl. The program is FREE, and packed with fun, inspiring creative writing projects. Our season runs from November through June, and we welcome teens to join at any time!

WriteGirl is based in Los Angeles, but teens can join us from anywhere!

How is WriteGirl unique?

• You don’t need to know anything about creative writing to be able to participate! We’ll help get you started!

• WriteGirl creates new activities for all of our workshops, ensuring that you will have a completely fresh experience at every workshop throughout your time in the program.

• WriteGirl workshops are non-competitive and all voices are celebrated in a totally supportive atmosphere.

• We will never critique your writing at our workshops. We are here to inspire you in your writing and help ignite your creativity. Our workshops will provide you with tools and strategies to advance your writing skills!

Please note that all WriteGirl workshops and mentoring sessions are being held online using video conferencing. Join an inspiring creative community from the comfort of your home!

Please complete the online registration form AND have your parent/guardian fill out the Parent/Guardian Consent Form. Your registration will not be complete until we have received BOTH forms.

Step 1: Complete the Mentee Registration Form

Step 2: Have your parent/guardian fill out the Parent/Guardian Consent Form 

Step 3: Once we receive your registration forms, we will contact you! (Please allow a week for processing.)

Why join WriteGirl?

Are you interested in exploring poetry, songs, screenplays, fiction and other kinds of creative writing? Would you like a writer who identifies as a woman or non-binary to mentor you and help you with your writing? If your answers are yes, then WriteGirl is the right place for you. 

Our monthly interactive workshops and one-on-one mentoring from writers in Los Angeles will give you techniques, tools and tips to electrify your writing. You will be joining a growing community of writers where you can express yourself freely, share your ideas, expand your creativity and develop strong communication skills. All programming is currently taking place online.

Participation in WriteGirl can help you get your work published, improve your academic performance and turn your ideas, stories and creative vision into powerful messages that can impact the world!

If you still have any questions about joining WriteGirl contact us at membership@writegirl.org or call 213.253.2655 

Volunteer with WriteGirl

WriteGirl is accepting applications from women/gender-expansive writers to mentor teen girls/gender-expansive youth online on a monthly or weekly basis. WriteGirl is based in Los Angeles, but volunteers can join us from anywhere!

Volunteer Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Next volunteer training: Date TBA

In the meantime, sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date about any public events you may be able to attend. 

Please click one of the links below to learn more and apply to be a volunteer:

We are also seeking men writers to mentor teens online at various school sites throughout Los Angeles County.

Next volunteer trainings for men: TBA

If you have any questions about the mentor program please contact WriteGirl at membership@writegirl.org or call us at 213-253-2655.

Apply your skills, explore your personal passions, and make a difference in a teen's life. All you need are tenacious communication skills, a love of writing, and the willingness to show up. Once we have reviewed your application, we will contact you about attending a volunteer training session.

WriteGirl Internships

College Age Internships

WriteGirl internships are currently on hold.