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Applying for a Visiting Writers Series Internship

Application Deadline

November 17, 2008

Decision date: within a couple of days after you submit your letter

The Hope College Visiting Writers Series Internship is open to any student, in any major, freshman-senior. The internship can be taken for one or two credits; enroll for ENGL 395.01 and counts towards Fine Arts core credit. Over the course of the semester, students gain invaluable experience and insights as they take on the administration and management of a major, nationally-visible arts program.

Interns convene as a group once a week for about an hour. During the week, our duties include:

• Writing publicity and web copy for all events;
• Close reading of works by that season's line-up of authors;
• Background reading and research;
• Hosting and socializing with and transporting VWS guests: big names and bright new stars in the American contemporary literary world;
• The workload varies by the week and can require as few as four hours and as many as ten. Students leave the internship with a portfolio of professional writing samples, a recommendation letter detailing their contributions, and a publication-quality complete author interview.

Questions about the internship? Contact Professor Carla Vissers (vissers@hope.edu).

Application Instructions

Application is by letter only
(no electronic applications)

• Submit a hard-copy of a letter of application to Carla Vissers no later than November 17, 2008. Address: English Department, Lubbers Hall, Room 320, Hope College, Holland Michigan, 49423.

In your letter:

1. Explain why you feel your talents are a good match for the Visiting Writers Series.
2. Detail any relevant experience you have.
3. Specify what you hope to accomplish during your internship.
4. Give the names of two faculty members who know you and can speak to your potential for serving as a VWS intern.

Hard copy only!

• Space is limited (apply as early as you like).
• Internship is on a semester-long basis.
• You can take the internship multiple times.
• Internship counts for Fine Arts credit.
• You will enroll in 395.01 “Practicum in the Arts”
• Employers will see evidence of your “real world” talents!
• Hang out with world-famous writers!

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