On the Art of the Craft

A writing companion, inspirational guide to the craft, and anthology featuring outstanding essays from the acclaimed nonprofit mentoring organization on its twenty-fifth anniversary helping underserved youth find their voice.

In celebration of Girls Write Now's quarter century working with youth, this anthology and hands-on guide gives aspiring young writers the tools they need to develop their own skills--including tips, insights on the writing and publishing process, critical thinking about the future of storytelling, and advice on how to become a writer--drawn from their creative workshops and one-on-one mentoring. With this handbook, readers everywhere can develop their own talents, thoughts, and ideas to become the writers--and leaders--they are capable of becoming, no matter their pathway in life.

On the Art of the Craft is structured around three main themes: Creation, Combination, and Transformation. From the organization's remarkable archive, current mentees have selected topical and resonant pieces and addressed them, crafting their own essay in conversation with the past. At the end of each piece, readers will find prompts they can use to craft their own responses. Both uplifting and practical, this book, written by young people, is meant to help the upcoming generations empower each other.

showcasing rising talentsoffering fresh and welcome new perspectivesproviding hands-on tools and encouragementwriting prompts and publishing tips