Eye-Opener: Memo

If I were to get an internship at Scholastic (Publishes Children's books)

I hope to accomplish many things- the main thing is to experience the publishing process first hand at Scholastic, I've read about it in my Publication Workshop, I would like to experience the "theories" applied to current projects- for example, going through the submissions- rejecting, accepting, copy-editing, how contracts are handled, interaction with author and editor, market team- packaging a book, publist's role, seeing a completion of a book all the way to its publication date-- organizing, how to promote and spread the word...-- Application versus theories, relationship between author and the Publishing company (all involved)

I have office skills- answer phone, file and organize data, take notes
Copy editing skills from the Setonian (interview skills)
Business and Layout input from Eye Contact
Public Speaking from all my classes (also from being Library aides and Gallery aides)
Critiquing skills from Poetry, Publication
Leadership skills from student government and activities mentioned above
Honors Program- independent project- "interdisciplinary"
Revisions, editing, structuring, persuasive/argument paper, research, talking, peacemaker, Starbucks taster

Hopefully pick up tutoring skills from Writing Center and other writing aspect or computer skills from the Communicator internship

I'm an English Major with Four minors (Art History, Literature, Fine Arts, and Journalism), very motivated, good attitude, works well with others, believes in the mantra that "will and determination" override "talent'--99% perspiration, 1% inspiration