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Call for Submissions 2026

2026 THEME IS REBELLION There are many ways to rebel. Gal’s Guide is looking for fiction & non fiction about all of them. This is the fifth annual Gal’s Guide Anthology. Previous themes have been Women’s History, Journey, Nourish, and Female Friendships. What did we learn in the Gal’s Guide 2025 #RebelGalEra? It’s time to […]

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2025/2026 Writing Workshop

Takeaways Writers love our classes “The lessons and meditations sparked my creativity so much. The teachings were original.” “The atmosphere created was uplifting and wonderful.” “The meditation style was wonderful and brought a relaxing break to my week.” “Leah has a way of making a space so warm and encouraging. This class embraced a mantra […]

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Gal’s Guide Relocating to Minnesota

BIG NEWS! This summer Gal’s Guide Library will be relocating to Minnesota to expand to a library + museum. Gal’s Guide will stay open in Noblesville, Indiana, through June 28, 2025. Between closing our Indiana location and opening in Minnesota, Gal’s Guide will stay on mission with continued online programming. The longer story from the […]

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Gal’s Guide Anthology: Female Friendship

Meet the Authors Event Online fun where you can ask the authors questions, listen to live readings, and see who won the People’s Choice Award. Sunday, May 4 (May the 4th be with us for our 4th anthology!) 2pm ESTEvent Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82986379345Meeting ID: 829 8637 9345 Our fourth annual book is all about Female Friendship. […]

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2024 Writing Workshop

registration has closed Questions? Email us info@galsguide.org Feminine Healing & Creating Writing Workshop Gal’s Guide is honored to provide our well-loved fall writing workshop. The 2024 workshop will focus on healing & creativity through an unapologetically feminine lens. Using the Mother Castle method, students will use writing and meditation to heal emotional wounds for creativity […]

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Call for Submissions 2025

SUBMISSION ARE CLOSED.Check back for our 2026 call for submissions 2025 THEME IS FEMALE FRIENDSHIPS Gal’s Guide seeks fiction or nonfiction or poetry about female friendships. This is the fourth annual Gal’s Guide Anthology. Previous themes have been Women’s History, Journey, and Nourish. Gal’s Guide Anthology: Female Friendships Deadline 12/31/2024 Publication March 2025 SELECTION PROCEDURE: […]

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Women & Dragons: How Dragon Mythology Can Have Deep Feminine Wisdom

by Riwo After popular request what follows is part of my presentation at Gal’s Guide Galentine’s, on February 11, 2024. The theme was Dragons to tie into the Year of the Dragon. The speech was met with a standing ovation.  Have you seen a statue or a drawing of a dragon with a pearl? Sometimes […]

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2023 (Taylor’s Version) from the Gal’s Guide Anthology Nourish

In honor of Taylor Swift’s secret album release here is 1 of the 44 entries from the Gal’s Guide Anthology: Nourish for you to enjoy. “No matter what happens in life, be good to people. Being good to people is a wonderful legacy to leave behind.”― Taylor Swift By Leah Leach It was a typical Tuesday. […]

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Changes in the Year of the Dragon

By Dr Leah Leach The Year of the Dragon (Feb 10, 2024 – Feb 27, 2025) is a time of transformation, growth, and surprise opportunities. It is a year filled with powerful energy to destroy old forms and bring in the new. A time to break yourself open.  As the founder of Gal’s Guide and […]

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Gal’s Guide Anthology: Nourish

Our third annual book has a wonderful variety of stories on the theme of nourish. Nourishment is stitched in the clothing we have worn, steeped in the food we have cooked, echoed in the roads we have traveled, and seen in unapologetic crowds singing their (version). Devour stories and poems from 33 diverse authors about […]