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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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Free Writing Retreat by Gals Guide

It’s free. It’s powerful. And it’s waiting for you. Unlock Your Creativity at Our Free Mini Writing Retreat Ready to give your words—and yourself—a little room to breathe? Join us for a Free 3-Hour Mini Writing Retreat, a soul-nourishing preview of our signature Feminine Healing & Creativity Writing Workshop. For the past five years, Gal’s […]

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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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All That She Carried – One State/One Story Events

Gal’s Guide Library is one of 30 organizations supporting the Hoosiers reading All That She Carried by Tiya Miles. We have free copies of this amazing book as well as signature events to help bring the community together in meaningful ways. Free Copy! Thanks to Indiana Humanities we have a limited number of free copies […]

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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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Lucy Maud Montgomery

It’s Canada Day! Bonnie is starting us off with the author of Anne of Green Gables, Lucy Maud Montgomery. Learn about how this Canadian author used working at the post office to her advantage.  About The Gal’s Guide Podcast Join us on an adventure to get to know famous and infamous women from around the […]

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InConJunction 43

InConJunction Events by Gal’s GuideJuly 6 Mother Castle Writing & Healing Workshop Saturday, July 6, 10am-1pm Mother Castle is a workshop that combines storytelling, mythic structure, and elements of Buddhism to connect writers and creatives through empathy. We will use this methodology to unlock the barriers to achieving the impossible and creating meaning. This is […]

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People’s Choice 2024 Gal’s Guide Anthology: Nourish

VOTING HAS ENDED Our authors have shared their nourishment. Now it’s up to you to choose your favorite. Voting ends on May 2 at 11:59pm eastern time. The winner will be announced on May 4 at the Meet the Authors Online event.

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Call for Submissions 2024

Third Annual Gal’s Guide Anthology 2024 THEME IS NOURISH Gal’s Guide seeks prose or poetry about nourishment. Does a certain food nourish you? What else is necessary for your growth? What helps sustain your health? What fosters a positive state of mind? What is a feeling or belief that you have cultivated that kept you […]