What I've Learned As An Intern (1)

(Why is this labelled part 1, you ask? Because there will hopefully be other parts based on other internships.)

1. Being an editor is really what I want to do.
2. Interns and assistants may have low pay and little experience but they hold so much power in publishing. SO. MUCH. POWER.
3. People in children's publishing are generally so sweet and helpful and they really want to teach you the craft and work with you so you can do the best possible job.
4. They're also big on sharing. Food. Books. Knowledge. Gossip. Keys. Sharing is caring.
5. HR is not as hellish as it seems. In fact, it's way less hellish than college administration buildings.
6. People work late but rarely complain because they love what they do, or at the very least care. Very few people ACTUALLY leave at 5 because they want to make sure as much gets done as possible.
7. One of the most important qualities in editorial is that you've read a lot of books and you've lived. Seriously.
8. Much phone calls. Many meetings. Such socializing.