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INTERNSHIPSPublishing Internship OpportunityAn internship at Hobblebush Books / Hobblebush Design is a great way to learn about the publishing world, hone your skills, or decide which aspect of publishing you would like to pursue as a career. Our unpaid intern- ships last for several months or longer and can be used for college credit where applicable.Hobblebush is committed to extensive training of interns and giving interns a taste of every- thing that happens in the book publishing world. We will not put you in a cubicle and give you one task. Hobblebush provides an exciting opportunity to do hands-on learning in the area of your primary interest while getting an over- view of every aspect of book publishing.As an intern, you will learn about:• Copy editing and proofreading• Typesetting and typography• The fine art and the history of book design• The prepress and printing production process • Book marketing. . . and much more. You will also meet a variety ofauthors, as well as illustrators and others involved in book publishing, and have opportunities to attend special events.QualificationsApplicants should have very strong English skills or strong graphic design skills or a combination of both, or be interested in communications and marketing. Experience with Mac computers is preferable but not required. Typical internships are ten to fifteen hours per week. When contacting us, applicants should include a resume, writing sample, and statement of goals. We will schedule an interview after reviewingthis material.To apply, please contact Kirsty Walker at kirsty@hobblebush.com.Marissa O’Shea, 2015 Hobblebush Summer Intern“As an intern at Hobblebush Books, I was much more than just an extra pair of eyes. The Hobblebush team taught me the ins and outs of independent publishing, familiarizing me not only with textual editing, but also with book aquisition, marketing, and design. Flexibility was a key component of the internship, allowing me to pursue my particular interests and hone specific skills (a rare priviledge for a first-time intern!). My responsibilities included proofreading copy, inputting editorial changes, designing inserts and advertisements, and meeting authors. The rich and varied projects Hobblebush takes on allowed me to gain experience with many genres, amongthem poetry, fiction, biography, and memoir. Two summers with Hobblebush Books taught me the value of patience, diligence, andthoroughness, and I'm grateful to them for introducing me to the world of publishing.”—Laura Jackson603-672-4317 A publisher of fine books that will change your world • 25