I loved getting to work with such a talented group of other aspiring publishers, and I loved getting advice and expertise from the editorial assistant under whom I worked.
What I wish was different
I wish we had been able to work in person.
Advice
Never turn down an opportunity to volunteer for a new task at your internship!
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Intern
September 2020 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I liked the flexible hours, being able to read books and give feedback, and the opportunity to learn during Intern Academy. I was also very lucky that everything was online for COVID so I was able to do this internship remotely.
What I wish was different
I kind of wish I was able to connect with my agent and co-interns more. I'm sure regularly the in-person interns can do that but I know I'm lucky to have remote access to this internship.
Advice
Just set aside a few hours each day to get work done. And figure out what books you're reviewing early so you can review books you enjoy. Also, pay attention to the Intern Academy emails to see if there's any homework for that week--you don't want to be the one intern caught unawares.
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Editorial Intern
June - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I loved going to work everyday! I really enjoyed the actual work that I was doing, as well as the office culture and the other interns. I genuinely looked forward to work and was sad to leave.
What I wish was different
I wish that it would have been a paid internship, because New York can be a pretty expensive city. I was lucky enough to be able to live with my aunt, so I didn't have to pay rent. Therefore, my expenses weren't too bad, but it still would have been nice.
Advice
I believe that anyone who's interested in the publishing industry should consider working at a literary agency, and Folio is a wonderful option! I learned so much.
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Intern
June 2017 • New York City, NY
What I liked
My boss was fantastic to work with, lots of great hands-on experience, learned a lot about the publishing nature industry
What I wish was different
Advice
Pay attention to details when working and take your job seriously.
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Intern
June 2017 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Company goes out of their way to educate interns about the industry, lots of hands-on editorial experience
