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Working for or interning with literary agency

  • 10-09-2013 8:19pm
    #1
    Smudge_pot
    Registered Users Posts: 36 ✭


    Hi guys,

    Just hoping for a little advice here. I've just completed a Masters in Writing at NUIG and now I have to figure out what to do with the rest of my life. I was wondering does anyone know how to get involved with a literary agency in Ireland, or do these agencies even take on interns? I think the experience would be helpful in my goal to work as an editor, or even a literary agent eventually. I am hoping to move to Cork soon, so an agency based there would be ideal. But maybe such work would be carried out online anyway? Thanks for any words of wisdom!


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  • #2
    FudgeBrace
    Registered Users Posts: 216 ✭✭FudgeBrace


    You could try emailing some agencies that interest you? See if they offer internships or experience? I recently emailed penguin, inquiring about work experience but there was no reply, unfortunately.


  • #3
    Slang_Tang
    Registered Users Posts: 188 ✭✭Slang_Tang


    I think publishers definitely take on interns -- in fact, I'd say it's quite common. I'd start by going through a list of Irish-based publishers, seeing which ones interest you and checking their websites. I'd imagine that your application would be unsolicited, so maybe going in person is better because then you're not just another faceless applicant. Also keep an eye on Arts Management Jobs.

    Best of luck with it!


  • #4
    begsy
    Registered Users Posts: 76 ✭✭begsy


    So I just happened to come across this post in my search to find information on the MA course. I've been accepted into the course for the coming year but am finding it difficult to find information on it. If you happen to have any information I would greatly appreciate it 😊


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