Marion Robb-Gardner /
136: A Trompe l'oeil Calendar

Marion Robb-Gardner is a recent graduate of the Humber College Creative Book Publishing Program, where she majored in Editing and Marketing/Publicity. She is also a University of Toronto graduate, with a background in public relations and fundraising for Community Living Associations and The Ontario March of Dimes. 

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Nadia Szilvassy /
134: Cuba, Inside/Out

Nadia Szilvassy is the new Managing Editor for Brick magazine.

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Jason Paradiso /
133: Bibliomania

Jason Paradiso is a graduate from Humber College’s print and broadcast journalism program who worked for a couple of weekly papers before discovering Descant. Now, he is sad that he will have to leave.

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Christen Thomas /
132: The World of Barbara Gowdy

"The production internship at Descant was a great introduction to the industry: the cozy office environment provided me with an overview of bringing an issue to print. As the production editor, I tightened my copy editing and proof reading skills, contributed creatively through a short essay for the issue and with the designer, as well as dabbling in permissions, publicity and event planning. Monthly editorial meetings introduced me to the world of acquisitions, grants and submissions as well as other members of Descant’s team. This opportunity has given me insight into and enthusiasm for the publishing process and has helped direct my future goals."

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Mariah Hilton /
131: Tales from the Great Dominion and its Territories

"Empowerment: “Here you go,” is what they said, encouragingly, as they handed me the reigns. They never took them away, never told me how others had done it, or how I should do it. Experience: Depending upon how much ambition is milling around in your veins, you can make this experience anything you like. You’ll work hard, but the lessons learned will be worth the brow wipe. Atmosphere: All those involved are driven by passion. Nothing else.

...So move! Get your application in and bathe yourself in
literary goodness. "

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Laura Boudreau /
130: Genies and Generations

"Descant isn't only an award-winning magazine – it's a community of writers, artists, thinkers, and dreamers. Joining the Descant community has given me the opportunity to engage with Toronto's vibrant literary scene in professionally exciting and personally rewarding ways. Having worked in publishing for a number of years now, I can say with confidence: To intern is human; to Descant, divine."

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Matt Carrington /
128: Venice, Imagined: Fictions, Memories, Dreams, Reflections

"The production editor internship is an opportunity to experience that most pleasurable of shifts, from consumer to creator. The role of the production editor is one that touches on all aspects, every step, of the creation of this beautiful magazine; it is a role you will be glad to have stepped into and will be proud to have fulfilled. It’s also a great time spent surrounded by fantastic people and working with incredible writers — and I hear they now have a coffee maker."

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