January 21, 2013

Internship at Zest Books!

By gegallas

Disclaimer: I do not own this image!!

Only January, and I can already check #10 off my New Year’s resolutions list (New Year’s Resolutions, Anyone?). I have finally gotten an official internship in a field of my interest.

At the end of the month, I will start working at Zest Books, a publishing company focused on readers in their teens and early twenties!

Last week, I had an interview with Ann (Marketing and Editorial Associate) and was hired for the internship on the spot. It’s a small office in a really cool building/neighborhood and, on first impression, extremely friendly staff.

For this internship, I really feel like I’ll be able to utilize a number of my skills (writing, editing, social media, Japanese language & culture, etc.). I might also have an opportunity to do some freelance illustration work for them as well, which would be absolutely amazing! Plus, the internship is only a couple days a week, so I’ll still have ample time to continue my independent projects like The Poet and the Flea. Most of all, I’m excited to learn everything I possibly can about the business side of publishing!!

One really cool aspect of Zest Books is their Teen Advisory Board. They have a number of teen readers who work as interns and help the publishers figure out what kind of books teens would like to read/see published. According to Ann, the current Teen Advisory Board is really into anime/manga and Doctor Who — so I think I’ll get along with these kids just fine!

Zest focuses on non-fiction titles, from memoirs to how-to books. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been really looking into their titles and have found a number of books that pique my interest. I’ve complied a list of my favorites below, so check them out!

Anyway, I’m really looking forward to starting this internship and will share my learning experience with all of you. Wish me luck!!

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For more Zest Books…

Homepage: zestbooks.net
Facebook: facebook.com/BooksWithATwist?ref=ts
Twitter: twitter.com/zestbooks
Pinterest: pinterest.com/zestbooks
YouTube: youtube.com/zestbooks

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Screenwriter, Author, and Illustrator. Born in Washington, D.C. Grew up in Potomac, Maryland. Spent year abroad in Tokyo, Japan at Sophia University. Graduated from New York University, Gallatin School of Individualized Study. Concentration entitled, "Exploring and Examining Otherness: Japan as well as The Globe." Colloquium/Rationale entitled, "The Hero as Other." Currently living in San Francisco. View all posts by gegallas

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31 Responses to “Internship at Zest Books!”

almostanowl
January 21st, 2013 at 2:57 pm

Well done! Hope you’ll have a good time.

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- gegallas
  January 21st, 2013 at 3:53 pm
  
  Thank you so much! Best, G. E.
  
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sherijkennedyriverside
January 21st, 2013 at 6:55 pm

Sounds like an amazing experience at your doorstep…Congrats and enjoy it to the fullest!

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- gegallas
  January 21st, 2013 at 7:03 pm
  
  Thank you so much! –G. E.
  
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soonie2
January 21st, 2013 at 8:06 pm

Congratulations! Sounds like you are going to have an exciting 2013!

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- gegallas
  January 21st, 2013 at 8:24 pm
  
  Thank you so much! Yes, it really feels like everything is coming together. Best, G. E.
  
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streaac
January 21st, 2013 at 9:52 pm

Wow! This is awesome! Take care!

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- gegallas
  January 21st, 2013 at 10:09 pm
  
  Thank you so much! Best, G. E.
  
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Ship's Cook
January 21st, 2013 at 11:54 pm

well done you, hope you enjoy it

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- gegallas
  January 21st, 2013 at 11:56 pm
  
  Thank you kindly! I hope so too! Best, G. E.
  
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Miranda
January 22nd, 2013 at 7:31 am

Congratulations! That is so exciting

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- gegallas
  January 22nd, 2013 at 10:55 am
  
  Thank you very much, Miranda!! Best, G. E.
  
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Vironevaeh
January 22nd, 2013 at 8:45 am

Congrats!

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- gegallas
  January 22nd, 2013 at 11:02 am
  
  Thank you very much! Best, G. E.
  
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Mr. Wapojif
January 22nd, 2013 at 8:55 am

“Cone”gratulations. May I suggest the mess with the established way of things from day 1. So, right from the word go run about smashing all the windows with a spade, refuse to do any work, and complain bitterly about how disgusting the working environment is. Your boss will think, “You know what… this lady has CHARISMA! She’s going places!” I charge $40 for this advice. I accept PayPal.

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- gegallas
  January 22nd, 2013 at 11:00 am
  
  Thanks, Mr. Wapojif! I would pay you the $40 if not for the fact that the office is in the basement and thus has no windows! What I should really do is show up in a TARDIS. –G. E.
  
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  - Mr. Wapojif
    January 22nd, 2013 at 12:32 pm
    
    This is also acceptable. We’ll call it $30 due to the slight change in plan.
Pauline Coddington
January 22nd, 2013 at 9:30 am

Well done. Sounds just up your street.

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- gegallas
  January 22nd, 2013 at 10:54 am
  
  Thank you kindly, Pauline!! Best, G. E.
  
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angrygaijin
January 23rd, 2013 at 3:08 am

Hey! Way to go!

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- gegallas
  January 23rd, 2013 at 10:09 am
  
  Thank you very much! –G. E.
  
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frasersherman
January 23rd, 2013 at 3:26 am

Congrats.

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- gegallas
  January 23rd, 2013 at 10:10 am
  
  Thank you! –G. E.
  
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ZestBooks (@ZestBooks)
January 25th, 2013 at 11:22 am

We’re so happy to have you! And I’ll definitely be using your writing skillz on our blog

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- gegallas
  January 25th, 2013 at 11:47 am
  
  Thank you so much! I can’t wait to start. See you next week, Geri
  
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poppytump
January 26th, 2013 at 6:06 am

What a great start to the New Year ! Manga .. Dr Who ..Teens … you are well in touch to enjoy such an opportunity

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- gegallas
  January 26th, 2013 at 10:25 am
  
  Agreed! Thanks for stopping by and for your comments! –G. E.
  
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Sunshine
January 28th, 2013 at 4:47 pm

all the best on your adventure… <3

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- gegallas
  January 28th, 2013 at 6:27 pm
  
  Thank you so much! Best regards, G. E.
  
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