Meet The Interns: Madeline Beach

Madeline Beach is currently completing her final semester hours to earn the designation of a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. At this time, Madeline is professionally working as a technical writer and enjoys seeing the worlds of technology and literacy work together in tandem, in both professional and academic settings. This is Madeline’s second semester with Superstition Review as she enjoys being closely involved with the ever-growing revolution of online publishing.

Superstition Review: What is your position with Superstition Review and what are your responsibilities?

Madeline Beach: Currently I hold the position of Content Coordinator. My responsibilities include receiving and tracking all submissions received as a part of our open submission period.

SR: Why did you decide to get involved with Superstition Review?

MB: I first learned about Superstition Review when I took a course led by the journal’s Managing Editor Trish Murphy. The course involved researching and studying Literary Magazines, so I felt the best next step was to become familiar with the publication process. After having interned last semester, I felt that continuing to gain experience in online publishing would prove invaluable to my future career endeavors.

SR: Besides interning for Superstition Review, how do you spend your time?

MB: Currently, I work full-time as a Project Administrator at a large financial company. After my workday ends, I rush home to begin my schoolwork. In the spare time I have, I write short essays for practice, perfecting my skills as a writer.

SR: What other position(s) for Superstition Review would you like to try out?

MB: I think it would great to gain experience in the actual web design process of online publishing.

SR: Describe one of your favorite literary works.

MB: My favorite literary work, which as written by Tammy Delatorre, is titled Gifts from my Mother. The piece is a cynical coming of age tales that describes the “gifts” a young girl receives from her mother. At night the narrator’s mother leaves her young daughter in the car while she frequents the local bar. The mother brings her daughter the parasols and olives from her drinks at the bar, which the daughter sarcastically remarks as being so thoughtful. I like the feel of the story because it is dark and poignant, telling the short story of a young girl’s experience of her mother.

SR: What are you currently reading?

MB: I have recently begun to re-read 1984, by George Orwell. A co-worker and I were discussing the film and I felt the urge to read the book again to better familiarize with the details.

SR: Creatively, what are you currently working on?

MB: I am currently finishing a piece of creative non-fiction, detailing my experience of my father’s untimely death and how I felt caring for him at a young age.

SR: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

MB: I see myself as a leader within my employer’s brand management services division, editing work that is submitted for approval, prior to publication.

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9 thoughts on “Meet The Interns: Madeline Beach

  • October 4, 2010 at 8:30 pm
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    Madeline, it’s so nice to see you on the magazine again, this semester. It does sound like your experience with Superstition Review is a complement to your work as a technical writer. Good luck to you!

  • October 5, 2010 at 8:12 pm
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    “Gifts from my Mother” sounds like a great read. I will have to look into that. It great to see all your interests in the literary field.

  • October 5, 2010 at 11:33 pm
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    It’s very neat that you’re already a working professional. I admire that you can balance both work and school!

  • October 6, 2010 at 7:56 am
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    Madeline- I have been wanting to read, “1984.” Like yourself, it’s sometimes difficult for me to find leisure time in where I can read and write. Hopefully that will change post-graduation!

  • October 6, 2010 at 11:12 am
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    We’ve been working pretty closely for weeks, and it’s nice to finally know a bit more about you! It sounds like the work you do as a professional, student, and writer all fits together quite nicely.

  • October 6, 2010 at 11:49 am
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    “Gifts from my Mother” sounds like a pretty interesting read, ill have to check it out! Great bio btw!

  • October 6, 2010 at 1:41 pm
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    I love how inspiring these interviews are! It’s so refreshing reading about everyone and their aspirations

  • October 12, 2010 at 6:42 pm
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    I am impressed that after all you do, you still make time for writing. I know it sounds silly, but after all the writing I do at work and then even more so, at school, I just can’t muster the strength to write in my spare time. I commend you!

  • October 12, 2010 at 9:57 pm
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    Madeline, it sounds like you have a strong grasp on all elements of the literary world from writing your own work to analyzing others’. It’s great that you want to know all aspects of publishing, including online. Also, I’m sure the piece you’re working on now will be very challenging and raw, but I admire you for opening up about that time in your life.

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