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by Ex Libris on February 28, 2017

Internship with the Great Books Foundation

The Great Books Foundation is interested in finding an Editorial Intern. Possible projects for the internship: Fact-check author headnotes for adult or K-12 anthologies Research and assist with permissions process Key in selections and make corrections using InCopy Proofread and cold read adult anthologies, teacher materials, K-12 student fiction/nonfiction materials, catalogs, or website materials Review/QA ebooks on multiple platforms Shadow/assist Editorial Services person on cross-team projects (examples include book projects, professional development offerings, videos/webinars, website revisions) Write posts for Great Books Connections Help with some of the regular filing, organizing, photocopying, and library runs The… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on February 27, 2017

CWIP: Publishing for Professionals

Chicago Women in Publishing (CWIP) is hosting a full-day workshop on Saturday, March 11. The event has a unique character, in that it focuses on creating, publishing, and promoting a niche-market nonfiction book to use as a marketing and branding tool for businesses. The even lasts from 9:30 am – 4:00 pm, interested students can register online here. The event costs $129 for CWIP members and $149 for non members. Find full information on the official press release below: February 8, 2017 For Immediate release Contact: Taylor Alcantar, CWIP Director of Marketing Phone: 773-827-1076 Email:… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on February 24, 2017

New Internships with Poetry East, Cambridge Educational Services, and Others

Find information for new Spring internships below: Poetry East Poetry East is searching for one or two interns for the Spring Quarter who have a background and interest in WordPress, website design, and social media to help with the Poetry East website and the Poet’s Almanac. Interested students can contact Meredith Ferrill for more information. Poetry East is DePaul’s international poetry journal ran by Prof. Richard Jones. Cambridge Educational Services Cambridge Educational Services is currently searching for a marketing graphics intern and a marketing copywriter intern. Both positions are paid. Find out more information on… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on February 23, 2017

Oxford American Jeff Baskin Writers Fellowship

The Oxford American is now offering a literary fellowship designed to support the writing of a debut book of creative nonfiction. the fellowship offers the winner a $10,000 living stipend, housing, and an editorial apprenticeship with the Oxford American toward a nine-month residency in the thriving creative community of Central Arkansas in Little Rock. Complete applications will include 300-500 word book proposal, a 300-500 word statement of interest in magazine editorial work, a creative nonfiction writing sample of no more than 12,000 words excerpted from the proposed project, and a curriculum vitae. Applications are due March… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on February 21, 2017

Tent Writing Workshop in Amherst, Mass

Tent: Creative Writing is a free week of workshops, literary seminars, and conversations for twenty writers of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry for writers curious about connections between Jewishness and contemporary culture. The program runs July 16-23, and will be lead by Sam Lipsyte (ficiton), Lisa Olstein (poetry), and Eileen Pollack (nonfiction). Those interested must submit an application online here. Applications are due March 13.

by Ex Libris on February 21, 2017

Sigmau Tau Delta Applications Due Soon

DePaul’s Gamma Psi Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, The National English Honor Society, will elect new members in spring, 2017. English Majors and Minors, graduate and undergraduate, are eligible to apply providing they have completed one course beyond English 120 (or equivalent) and have a G.P.A. of 3.4 or better. Those interested can fill out an application here, or contact Professor Johnson-Gonzalez at bjohns58@depaul.edu.

by Ex Libris on February 15, 2017

Internships from Chicago Gallery News, Deadlines Approaching!

Chicago Gallery News is offering two internships, on editorial (more here) and the other is administrative (more here). Follow the links to apply by March 1! If chosen, please register for ENG 509, contact Chris Green at cgreen1@depaul.edu for more information.

by Ex Libris on February 14, 2017

Upcoming On-Campus Recruiting Events

INFORMATION SESSIONS Employer: KPMG Event: Accounting Summer Leadership Programs with KPMG Date: Monday, February 13th 2017 Time: 4:45 pm – 6:00 pm Place: DePaul Center TBD https://depaul.joinhandshake.com/events/43034 Employer: Nuveen Asset Management, Moody’s, Allstate, etc. Event: Municipal Career Pathways- Presented by The Chicago Municipal Analysts Society Date: Wednesday, February 15th 2017 Time: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Place: Room 8005 – DePaul Center https://depaul.joinhandshake.com/events/38875 WORKSHOP Job Search Strategies Date: Tuesday, February 14th 2017 Time: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Location: Room 151 – Schmitt Academic Center (SAC) https://depaul.joinhandshake.com/events/37138 Groupon Office Visit: Center… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on February 13, 2017

Spring Internships 2017

Multiple companies, publishers, and organizations are looking for DePaul students with strong writing skills to work as interns this spring! Below you will find a list of potential internship opportunities for the coming Spring and Summber quarters. Remember DePaul graduate students should register for ENG 509 if they are participating in an internship. Contact Chris Green at cgreen1@depaul.edu with any further questions. IPG PUBLISHING GROUP The contact person for the Internship program is Jessie Jonik — jjonik@ipgbook.com IPG is always looking for qualified applicants for full-time internships which run for a minimum of six (6)… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on February 6, 2017

Deadline Extended for Campus 1871

The deadline for applications to Campus 1871 has been extended to this Friday, February 10. The weekend-long event takes place from March 31- April 2 and will be attended by universities across the Illinois and the Chicagoland area. At Campus 1871 you and a team will pitch and then develop a unique idea for a business startup that can solve one the many pressing questions of today. The weekend will include Startup 101 crash courses, keynote speakers, mentorship, pitches, and a grand prize for the winning team. Find out more on the video below, or apply online! Applicants should… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on February 6, 2017

Minnesota Northwoods Writers Conference

The deadline to apply for scholarships to the Minnesota Northwoods Writers Conference is approaching! Official conference applications are due May 1, but scholarship applications are due February 20. The conference takes place this summer June 19-25, at Bemidji State University in small town northern Minnesota. The conference fee is $550, however, several $300 scholarships will be awarded based upon need and literary merit. Apply for scholarships online here. The scholarship includes intimate daily workshops, craft talks, publishing and editor Q&A’s, afternoon events, five meals, and multiple recreational opportunities in the beautiful scenic area. Elizabeth Bradfield and Janice N. Harrington… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on January 30, 2017

CWIP E-Book Publishing

Chicago Women in Publishing is sponsoring an event focusing on e-book publishing on Wednesday, February 15. The event will focus on an authors perspective and advice for writers on the process of getting a work published digitally. The event takes place at the US Bank Building (190 S. LaSalle St., 40th floor) from 5:30-8:30 PM. The event is free for members and $10 for student nonmembers. Find further details on the call for submissions below, or register online here.

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