Literary Agency Internship
An internship at Folio Literary Management is an educationally based program. Folio interns will work closely with one or two Folio agents to develop the intern’s understanding of publishing through a variety of tasks. Some of these tasks may include:
Learning to evaluate query letters and manuscript submissions;
Assessing the process of editing manuscripts and nonfiction book proposals;
Perfecting the art of the pitch letter;
Becoming proficient in the etiquette for communicating with authors, editors, and publicists; and
Analyzing the ins and outs of publishing contracts.
Learning to evaluate query letters and manuscript submissions;
Assessing the process of editing manuscripts and nonfiction book proposals;
Perfecting the art of the pitch letter;
Becoming proficient in the etiquette for communicating with authors, editors, and publicists; and
Analyzing the ins and outs of publishing contracts.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
Interns will receive a stipend of $1000 payable half at the beginning of their internship and half at the end of the internship.
Ideal interns will be interested in both the business and editorial side of publishing.
They should be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Outlook), exhibit strong research and writing skills, and have a keen editorial eye.
We require a minimum of 16 hours weekly for both in-office and remote internships.
At the successful conclusion of an internship, we can use our extensive network of contacts at major publishing houses and other literary agencies to help you find a job in book publishing. Former Folio interns have successfully entered the publishing world and are now employed throughout the industry from assistant positions at major publishing houses and literary agencies to global publishing conglomerates (Penguin, Little Brown, St. Martin’s Press, Grove/Atlantic, Curtis Brown, Donald Maas, Maria Campbell, Collins Publishers, Berkley Publishing, Henry Holt, John Wiley & Sons, ICM, RMT PR Management, NAL, WME, Market Partners International, etc.).
Folio Literary Agency is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against actual or perceived race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation and/or other protected categories.”