Noëlla Simmons - Intern

A Little Bit About Me

      I have a BA in modern literature from UCSC and a specialized certificate in copyediting from the UCSD Division of Extended Studies. These experiences have helped shape my appreciation for reading and editing.

I was inspired to pursue an Alpha Book Publishing internship by finding the company through a web search. Learning more about the publishing field is a valuable opportunity that I am delighted to take part in, and I hope participating in this process will nurture my growth as a writer and editor.

I am focused on children’s literature with an emphasis on picture books, chapter books, short story submissions to magazines or journals, and middle-grade novels. Having a former assistant preschool teacher job has fostered this adoration. I am open to help edit these genres and potentially publish the middle-grade book I am writing, which is nearly completed.

Education:

I graduated from St. Francis High School in Mountain View, California.

I acquired a BA from UCSC, University of California, Santa Cruz.

I obtained a Specialized Certificate in Copyediting from UCSD Division of Extended Studies.

Hobbies/ Interests:

I am an active member of scbwi (Society for Children's Book Writers and Illustrators).

I enjoy gardening at home in San Jose with my husband Chris and playing bouncy ball with our cat, Charlotte Kitty. 

LinkedIn profile: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/noellasimmons/

My long-term goals in the publishing field are to acquire a part-time, remote editorial job for an in-house children’s book publisher. I believe I can not only positively influence the publishing industry through editing for improved writing, but also encourage and support authors in their writing processes.

Over the past year, I have been accepting editorial projects per contract basis from a small hybrid publisher, thus working as an independent contractor. This has facilitated a greater understanding of the editorial steps in writing and being paid for these projects has contributed to my income.

I have received positive feedback from the mentor editor who assigns me these projects, and I have established a solid rapport with the authors of these projects.