Testimonials: “When I first began my summer internship at the Doris S. Michaels Literary Agency, I was unsure of what to expect. I had just completed my junior
year of college and had little experience in publishing. I was looking for an opportunity where I could both contribute and learn as much as possible about the industry without feeling
inadequate. Within my first week at the agency, any apprehensions I had disappeared. Doris, Faye, and Rebecca maintain a professional yet welcoming environment. I felt free to ask questions
and offer my own opinions, as I was always treated with respect. I saw first-hand how the role of the literary agent works within the publishing process. They trusted me to read and evaluate
manuscripts, send materials to sub-agents and authors, and sit in on important meetings. Thanks to the Doris S. Michaels Literary Agency, I am much more experienced and I have definitely sharpened my focus
on my career goals. Though I have one more year of school to complete, I feel privileged knowing that I have a special connection to the publishing industry through Doris, Faye, and Rebecca." --
Gina Damiano “My two semesters interning at the agency gave me a valuable and enjoyable experience on which I often reflect. As an intern I
always felt respected and heard, which as the former Assistant Director of the Tisch Film and Television Internship Office, I can tell you is extremely unusual and special. I am currently doing my MFA
work in dramaturgy (SUNY Stony Brook) on a full scholarship. I have used my experience at the agency to understand the literary management aspect of dramaturgy. The critical skills I formed reviewing
manuscripts are now helping me examine and develop scripts. This fall I acted as dramaturg on Prelude to a Kiss and Medea Material and have recently been asked to direct Dork, an
original piece by Elizabeth Borjza, premiering in December 2001 at The Spot. On the side, I work as a copywriter. My internship at the Doris Michaels Literary Agency has served as a helpful
stepping stone and remains a personal inspiration as a woman both in academia and the work place.” -- Joan Hawley“My internship at the Doris S. Michaels Literary Agency has given me the scope for the kind
of career path that I would like to pursue. Even before finishing college where I studied literature, I knew that I wanted to be involved in the magazine and book publishing business. Through my
internship I realized an extraordinary aspect of working in a literary agency. A literary agent is the initial person that has direct contact with the author throughout the process of the construction
and development of a story, and thus not only is she/he is acting as a sales representative but also as an editor. This internship made me see both sides of an author/publisher
relationship. The interest and trust that Doris, Rebecca, and Faye have shown towards me and my work, have helped me gain knowledge in many different characteristics of the industry leading me to
my first job. Right now I am working as an assistant in a literary agency.” -- Leyla Kayhan “The internship that I have completed at the Doris S. Michaels Literary Agency, Inc. was
extremely interesting. First, as a French person, it gave me the opportunity to work in a friendly American environment. I have learned the basics of an agent's work, which was very important to me
because my dream was to become an agent someday in my country. Doris was kind enough to take some time to give me tips and advice on how to create and run a literary agency. I also have learned a state of
mind: work, imagine, create, think bigger, and success as a team and as women is possible. Doris, Faye and Rebecca, each gave me something: self-confidence, creativity in my work, and professionalism. Today,
I am back in Paris. I have started my agency and I can say that the Doris S. Michaels Agency has been a real source of inspiration to me. And sometimes, when something gets a little confusing in my work, I
must say that I often ask myself: What would Doris do in this situation?” -- Chloé Ataroff **Please check back soon to read more testimonials that are soon to come.** |
