I’ve assisted with a wide range of literary journals, from the Reed College Creative Review to Ploughshares, serving a number of functions for each. I have done layout and copy editing, managed the solicitation and evaluation of submissions, and assisted with planning events. I look forward to the opportunity to work with some innovative journals in the future.
Ploughshares
I was present for the beginning of Ploughshares’ web redesign and rebranding, which culminated in a new look and new site in summer and fall 2009. I served as the media intern for this prestigious literary journal, assisting in a critical evaluation of the existing website and launching a strong friend/fan/follower base on Facebook and Twitter. Ploughshares is making strong strides in social media and I’d like to think I helped create a strong foundation for these efforts. I continue to evaluate poetry and fiction submissions for the journal.
Redivider
After noticing that the artwork paled in comparison to the writing published in Emerson’s graduate student–run journal, I decided to join the art staff in hopes of improving the content. I scoured local art shows and galleries to solicit submissions, some of which ended up in the magazine (one of my favorite examples being Gary Duehr’s Field series). I think the art began an upward trajectory—hopefully thanks, in part, to my work.
Fringe
Fringe is an online-only journal run by many fellow Emerson College graduates. I did a little bit of submission reading for them back in the day. I’m a big fan of Fringe’s online-only approach.
American Short Fiction
I worked briefly with American Short Fiction, which is known for its cutting-edge content. I catalogued submissions for evaluation by panels of authors and compiled background information for grant proposals.
Burnside Review
I helped with the layout and copy editing for this Portland-based poetry journal, named for the city’s famed Burnside street and bridge.
2 Gyrlz Quarterly
I interviewed artists and copy edited content for this offbeat collection of creative work, now called New Oregon Arts and Letters.
Reed College Creative Review
I helped in the relaunch of this journal of student work from my undergraduate alma mater. I may have even had a few pieces published in it.