Episode 19: Megan Lambert - Internship Program / Stylus / Professional Editing

Transcript Episode 19

Two of the most valuable programs offered by DWR are the Writing Internship course and Stylus, a writing journal that publishes first-year UCF student projects. So, it’s incredibly exciting to be joined by the person in charge of both, Professor Megan Lambert, who also teaches Composition I & II, Professional Writing, and Professional Editing. She goes all in on why an internship course is beneficial, tips and tricks on how to find the internship that’s best for you, and the unique and eye-opening opportunity Stylus offers to young writers.

Seeing our work get published and officially recognized is what every writer strives for, so join us as we discuss how you can make that dream a reality!

Time Stamps

· 00:07 - Intro

· 01:28 - What’s the Value of an Internship Course?

· 13:34 - Advice for Finding the Right Internship

· 18:09 - The Value of Writing & Rhetoric Everywhere

· 21:39 - Stylus Editorial and Publication Process

· 37:12 - Complicated Screening Process

· 46:32 - The Transformative Experience of Stylus

· 51:55 - How Professor Lambert Teaches Professional Editing

· 1:03:16 - Closing Thoughts