Writing/Author Intern

Writer/Author Internship

Overview 

Readeezy, a digital library for struggling teen and older readers, is seeking creative and ambitious Writers/Authors to join our intern cohort. As a Writer/Author, you will work closely with the Readeezy editorial team to compose fictional, age-respectful and relevant stories that will attract our target audience. You will be responsible for writing a 3,500-4,000 word story that is written at a 3rd or 4th grade reading level with 5-6 chapters and, afterwards, work in tandem with illustrator to bring the story to life. Although this is an unpaid internship, it provides the opportunity to use segments of story for personal portfolio. 

Who we are

Readeezy is a digital library specifically designed for struggling teen and older readers to improve their literacy outcomes as well as social and emotional growth. Our books include the following features: age-respectful storylines at an accessible reading level; illustrations throughout; checks for understanding using gaming as stealth assessment; critical thinking/problem-solving questions; assessment of non-academic learning (e.g., relationships, empathy, identity).

About our Readers

Readeezy’s target audience consists of struggling, disabled older readers; therefore, we focus on publishing high-interest, low-reading-level stories that have 3rd or 4th grade vocabulary and sentence structure. These types of stories are engaging for their age group and can be easily read and understood by them. Unfortunately, a lot of books that are accessible to struggling readers are tailored towards elementary students. Older students are not interested in the juvenile content of these books, which leads to them refusing to read, which leads to them continuing to struggle. Our vision is to create a digital library that will help them enjoy the activity of reading again. 

Read a sample of our books at readeezy.com

Qualifications

• Major in English, Journalism, Writing or related field
• Excellent written communication skills
• Tailoring writing style to meet the needs of target audience
• Attention to detail and accuracy, particularly concerning narrative conventions
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in components of Google Drive, especially Docs
• Able to work independently and collaboratively
• The ability to receive and act on feedback/constructive criticism

What to Expect

• 3,500-4000 word story written at a 3rd or 4th grade level with 5-6 chapters
• Pitching, drafting, writing, editing and proofreading work
• Attend weekly check-in meetings
• Follow scheduling guidelines
• After story completion, work with illustrator to bring story to life
• Communication with Readeezy staff

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

• Develop the creative and technical skills necessary to conceive, execute, and revise original work that is appropriate for target audience
• Hone their ability to invent and organize plot; develop character; render vivid scenes through dialogue
• Think creatively and derive story ideas from their own individual life experience and from their imagination
• Demonstrate proficient sentence-level skills, including grammar, syntax, and vocabulary

Technical Skills Involved

• Creative Writing
• Editing
• Proofreading

Credit

This internship is unpaid, but eligible for academic or course credit if approved by your educational institution. Students seeking this option should inquire with their academic advisor. Employers will work with the student and college advisor on achieving desired learning outcomes and completing all necessary paperwork. No more than 15 hrs per week. Accepting applicants for Spring, 2025. Please indicate the semester for which you are applying.Internship follows US Department of Labor internship guidelines and is in compliance with the following https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fact-sheets/71-flsa-internships