Note: This is a new series on BookTok and the books it features by my fall intern Kaitlin “Kait” Carmichael. We hope you enjoy it!
Interns
Feedback from a Client
Note: I have been working with Jack Milner of the UK since the spring on the manuscript for his book, “2D to 3D: How to Be a Virtual Presentation Superstar.” Jack is a
Client Reflection
Note: Charlene Moses’ memoir, Given to Submission, has been out for about a month, and we wanted to check in with her to see what kind of feedback she has been getting. The following is a Q&A
Feedback from a Client
Vincent “Vinny” Valetutti is my friend Becka’s partner. I met him several years ago when he offered to drive our entire book group to a vineyard in a van so we could all relax and enjoy. This year, I
My Intern Dared Greatly in Italy
My spring intern, Aimee Funk, a Westfield State University student, went on a major adventure in March. I asked her to write a blog about the trip because, on it, she was daring greatly! I share her
A Short Piece About Procrastination
By: Shannon Grossman I wrote this piece of nonfiction in response to a prompt for a course assignment, having to write in a journal-like format. I spent too long staring at a blank page, thinking,
Seven Writing Prompts to Inspire Creativity
By Shannon Grossman Getting into a writing routine can be difficult. It may seem impossible to somehow spout out words on a page, day in and day out, on command. Authors do it all the time; it should
Doing Life and Work Alaina Leary-Style
By: Shannon Grossman Alaina Leary knows how to work—hard. Formerly an intern with Janice and Beetle Press, this 23-year-old whirlwind is currently juggling coursework in Emerson College’s graduate
The Long Road into Nonfiction
By: Shannon Grossman Judy Kelliher has been a writer and reporter for more than 30 years. She has interviewed hundreds of people—from athletes to scholars to regular folks—for newspapers, magazines
The Quest for Poignant Stories
By Shannon Grossman Unaware he was nominated for the New England Journalism Educator of the Year award, Marty Dobrow nearly missed the notification that he was this year’s chosen recipient. He









