Editorial Internship – Library Tales Publishing
For Undergraduate Students
Location: Remote or Las Vegas (Town Square)
Type: Internship (Unpaid, with opportunity for academic credit)
Duration: Summer/Fall 2025
Schedule: Flexible (8–12 hours/week)
About Us:
Library Tales Publishing is an independent publishing house based in Las Vegas, dedicated to discovering and publishing bold voices across genres, from memoir and fiction to poetry and cultural nonfiction. Our editorial team is passionate about storytelling that challenges, inspires, and connects.
We’re currently offering a Manuscript Reading & Editorial Internship exclusively for UNLV students in a relative major, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the editorial process in a professional publishing environment.
Why This Internship Is a Great Fit:
This internship is ideal for students interested in editing, literary analysis, creative writing, or careers in publishing. You’ll engage directly with submissions, editorial content, and author development while refining your critical reading and professional writing skills.
What You’ll Do:
- Read and evaluate incoming manuscript submissions (fiction, nonfiction, and memoir)
- Write reader reports and provide thoughtful editorial feedback
- Assist in proofreading and line editing accepted manuscripts and promotional materials
- Help prepare editorial notes and author communications
- Conduct research on comparable titles, literary trends, and markets
- Collaborate with the editorial team on developmental editing and content planning
What You’ll Gain:
- Hands-on editorial experience in a real publishing house
- Practice in professional critique, feedback, and editorial writing
- Deeper insight into the publishing process from submission to publication
- Mentorship from experienced editors and writers
- A flexible schedule that works with your academic commitments
- Portfolio pieces for graduate school or job applications
Ideal Candidates:
- Current undergraduate students in UNLV’s Department of English, or College of Fine Arts
- Strong readers with an eye for narrative structure, voice, and originality
- Excellent writers with attention to detail and clarity
- Interested in editing, publishing, literary careers, or creative writing
- Self-motivated, organized, and collaborative team players
