Anthony Lipscomb, Near Eastern and Judaic Studies (2020-2021)
Anthony Lipscomb was awarded an internship to work with the Brandeis University Press that seeks to train graduate students in academic publishing. The goals of the fellowship were for the fellow to engage in multiple parts of the publication process including: evaluating proposals and manuscripts, managing the peer review process, copyediting, documenting workflow processes, obtaining permission for artwork, and producing public-facing content. Lipscomb had the opportunity to observe and participate in the complex process of book publications and gain experience in each of the steps along the way.
Marie Comuzzo, Musicology (2021-2022)
Marie Comuzzo received an internship to work with the Brandeis University Press. This position’s responsibilities included learning the nuances of academic publication, evaluating proposals and manuscripts, managing peer review processes, copyediting, producing public-facing content (publicity), learning marketing and sales strategies, and gaining skills in acquisitions, production, and design.