Graphic Design for Book Publishing & Web
We write stories for individuals, companies, and organizations without them putting pen to paper. There are stories that need telling, and we know how to turn them into books. www.wewritestories.comProject ScopeNumber of individual students required: 4 studentsWe are looking for students to create a variety of book publishing design needs, including:Book interior design. This includes typography and formatting, and placement of illustrations, charts, and tablesCover and jacket designPromotional images for marketingCompany internal designBranded company documents and stationery.Case studiesPitch decksCompany web designMarketingSocial media imagery/brandingSocial media adsEPK'sAuthor website designsMerchandiseWe have designers on our team ready to help you along the way!QualificationsThe student must have a working knowledge of design programs, preferably in multiple (Adobe Suite, Quark, Affinity, Canva, etc).You will work closely with our team and receive lots of support. There is a lot of room for creativity and input. If you like the sound of our culture and are ready to tackle this challenge with us, then we'd love to hear from you.Editing skills and publishing knowledge is a plus. With your resume, please include images or links to your previous work.
AI Transcription Organization Project
The goal of this project is to have students help We Write Stories implement AI in organizing transcriptions. This will involve several different steps for the students, including:- Analyzing existing transcriptions and understanding the current organization system.- Developing an AI system that can accurately organize transcriptions.- Optimizing the AI system for speed and accuracy.- Researching other variables that can improve the accuracy of the AI system.- Accounting for additional variables in the AI system.- Testing the AI system and making improvements based on additional data.
Website Development
We have a number of websites we need to build for our company. The website can be built on Squarespace or Wordpress.We would like to work with students who are interested in bold design geared towards the music, publishing, and personal development industries. Students should be prepared to:Conduct a needs analysis to determine which platform is most suitable.Create a design proposal including wireframes or low-fidelity mockups for our company's review.Build a fully-functioning website, with our assistance in providing content and copy.Provide training on updating and maintaining the site.We want to stand out and not fit in, and we believe bold design will help us achieve our goal.
Professional writing for books, blogs, brands, grants, and marketing.
We are looking for a student with excellent writing skills to create content that aligns with our vision. Writing will primarily be for blog posts, email marketing, brand stories, books, and podcasts.Blog articlesBooksA writing & publishing guideLead magnetsemail newsletters/sequences and other content pieces on assigned topicsEvaluate recent successful user-generated campaigns, preferably in our sectorIdentify media outlets that are most beneficial to share our storyThe student will report directly to our senior editor and will have access to all team members and resources.If you like the sound of our culture, and are ready to tackle this challenge with us, then we'd love to hear from you.A student or team with excellent writing skills and a keen interest in personal development and book publishing would be a great fit. Editing skills and publishing knowledge is a plus.
Virtual Internship Opportunity: Marketing Research & Sales
The primary focus for the student will be: Generate sales leads through LinkedIn.Our target clients are active on LinkedIn, and we want to meet them where they're at through unintrusive but relevant engagements. We would like students to: Help develop a creative strategy to find people interested in a book written for them Educate potential clients and generate interest in our servicesIdentify opportunities and threats facing our brandInvestigate our competitive landscape; perform market segmentation to identify the ideal target market.Review our prospect messaging, make recommendations, and create new outreach content.Develop and implement an SEO strategy; provide content suggestions and recommendations to increase search visibility.Students should be prepared to:Learn about LinkedIn and the LinkedIn Sales Navigator through online resources, including but not limited to videos, blog posts, and exploring the LinkedIn platform.Use Slack, Zoom, and ClickUp in an online workspace.
Press Release Creation
We want to be recognized in our community and nationally for the work that we are doing. We have a great story to tell and we want it to be picked up by media outlets. We need students to create press releases for us.Students should be prepared to:Help us refine our story to something compelling and news-worthyWrite up press releases around multiple news-worthy storiesIdentify media outlets that are most beneficial to us/most likely to pick the story up. Send press releases and establish positive rapport with media contactsSecure media exposure for our organization. Interest in the music and publishing industries as well as personal development is a plus.
Press Release Creation
We want to be recognized in our community and nationally for the work that we are doing. We have a great story to tell and we want it to be picked up by media outlets. We need students to create press releases for us.Students should be prepared to:Help us refine our story to something compelling and news-worthyWrite up press releases around multiple news-worthy storiesIdentify media outlets that are most beneficial to us/most likely to pick the story up. Send press releases and establish positive rapport with media contactsSecure media exposure for our organization. Interest in the music and publishing industries as well as personal development is a plus.
On-line Training Course Development
I would like to develop an on-line training course that teaches my audience how to apply the topics covered in my books.This project should focus on:Gathering relevant course design and content information from interviews with me and members of my team.Assessing existing on-line training platforms and recommending the best platform for this course.Assisting in designing the course.Assisting in developing first iteration of course (minimum viable product)We have lots of existing content to share, so the project wouldn't be starting from scratch. The bulk of the project would be course design, rather than content creation.There is a lot of room for creativity and input. You will work closely and can bring in other team members where needed.I am very open to ideas, suggestions, and creative input.If you like the sound of this project, and are ready to tackle this challenge, I'd love to hear from you.
Animated Product Video Creation
I am looking to develop an animated video about the content of one of my books and a service my company provides. I am looking for a group of students to assist in the script development, storyboard, scene creation, and animation of this video.We envision this project to include but not be limited to:The creation of a fun and engaging 1-3 minute animation about the topic of my latest book and a parallel service that is consistent with my brand guidelines and communication strategyThis video will be displayed on my company website and shared by emailFinal deliverables should include:A basic video scriptA voice-over recording of the final video scriptVideo background musicA visual storyboardCompleted video scenesIcons for individual scenesA completed animated video with all of the elements aboveA student with interest in the publishing, entertainment, and personal development industries is a plus.
Podcast Production & Development
We have a Music Industry Podcast that has been running for almost a decade, making it one of the first in the music space. About CompanyPlay it Loud Music is a boutique artist management and creative services company.Project ScopeNumber of individual students required: 4 studentsWe are looking for students with excellent audio/podcast editing skills.Our CEO, Aaron, has had a podcast for over a decade making it one of the first in the music space. Aaron interviews renowned experts on life-changing events such as climbing Mount Everest to performing at Wembley Stadium. He dives into how guests built their careers in the entertainment world and what it takes to succeed in business and life.We are currently developing podcasts for clients to distribute to Audible, Spotify, etc., and will involve students in all aspects of the creative process.Students will be provided the raw audio files of the host and guest's side of the conversation. These files will need to be edited to remove unnecessary noise, flow of conversation, and enhance heightened listener engagement. Musical bed tracks will be provided along with intro's and outro's for each episode. Students will receive clear instruction on the podcast format and how to execute the work. Edited files will need to be converted into mastered tracks for upload to the podcast distribution network. Each episodes is up to an hour in length.Besides editing, the student will be required to write blog posts and notes to go with each episode.There is a lot of room for creativity and input. You will work closely with our team and receive lots of support. If you are ready to tackle this challenge with us, then we'd love to hear from you.Editing skills and publishing knowledge is a plus.We are also keen to work with students that want to provide recommendations on increasing listenership and sponsorship opportunities.
Digital Assets Manager for Book Publishing
Digital Assets ManagerAbout CompanyWe offer clients boutique publishing services to create beautifully designed books. Our clients include individuals, companies and organizations. More information can be found on our website, wecreatebooks.com.Project ScopeNumber of individual students required: 4 studentsThe Digital Assets Manager will ensure that files are collected and sent in the correct format to our designers and marketing departments, help organize files within ClickUp, create workflows, and handle metadata entries. These will also include writing subheaders, a short descriptive excerpt (1-3 sentences), 200-300 character SEO descriptions, and appropriate tags and categories for blog posts post. SEO programs are provided.The digital assets manager will also input metadata information and upload files to distribution platforms, printers, and cataloguing platforms.QualificationsKnowledge of ClickUp and metadata is a plus but can be learned during the internship.There is a lot of room for creativity and input. You will work closely with our team and receive lots of support. If you like the sound of our culture and are ready to tackle this challenge with us, then we'd love to hear from you.Editing skills and publishing knowledge is a plus.
Graphic Design for Book Publishing & Web
We create beautifully designed books for our clients and offer boutique publishing services. Our clients include individuals, companies, and organizations. More information can be found on our website, wecreatebooks.com.Project ScopeNumber of individual students required: 4 studentsWe are looking for students to create a variety of book publishing design needs, including:Book interior design. This includes typography and formatting, and placement of illustrations, charts, and tablesCover and jacket designPromotional images for marketingCompany internal designBranded company documents and stationery.Case studiesPitch decksCompany web designMarketingSocial media imagery/brandingSocial media adsEPK'sAuthor website designsMerchandiseWe have designers on our team ready to help you along the way!QualificationsThe student must have a working knowledge of design programs, preferably in multiple (Adobe Suite, Quark, Affinity, Canva, etc).You will work closely with our team and receive lots of support. There is a lot of room for creativity and input. If you like the sound of our culture and are ready to tackle this challenge with us, then we'd love to hear from you.Editing skills and publishing knowledge is a plus. With your resume, please include images or links to your previous work.
Sales & PR
Number of individual students required: 1 studentWe are looking for a students with an excellent understanding of sales, marketing and PR to run campaigns for authors and our company.PR Tasks will include:Coordinating podcast toursBook author interviewsIdentify media outlets specific to individual authorsCreate and send author one-page to relevant mediaEvaluate recent successful user-generated campaigns, preferably in our sectorPursue media quotes and book reviewsPursuing media opportunitiesIdentifying potential partnerships Sales Tasks will include: Developing outreach strategyGenerating LeadsImplementing CRM systemDeveloping affiliate programThere is a lot of room for creativity and input. You will work closely with our team and receive lots of support.If you like the sound of our culture, and are ready to tackle this challenge with us, then we'd love to hear from you.A student or team with excellent PR & Marketing skills and a keen interest in personal development and book publishing would be a great fit.
Podcast Production & Development
We have a Music Industry Podcast that has been running for almost a decade, making it one of the first in the music space. About CompanyAbove the Noise publishes and distributes content in the form of books, podcasts, blogs, and courses.Project ScopeNumber of individual students required: 4 studentsWe are looking for students with excellent audio/podcast editing skills.Our CEO, Aaron, has had a podcast for over a decade making it one of the first in the music space. Aaron interviews renowned experts on life-changing events such as climbing Mount Everest to performing at Wembley Stadium. He dives into how guests built their careers in the entertainment world and what it takes to succeed in business and life.We are currently developing podcasts for clients to distribute to Audible, Spotify, etc., and will involve students in all aspects of the creative process.Students will be provided the raw audio files of the host and guest's side of the conversation. These files will need to be edited to remove unnecessary noise, flow of conversation, and enhance heightened listener engagement. Musical bed tracks will be provided along with intro's and outro's for each episode. Students will receive clear instruction on the podcast format and how to execute the work. Edited files will need to be converted into mastered tracks for upload to the podcast distribution network. Each episodes is up to an hour in length.Besides editing, the student will be required to write blog posts and notes to go with each episode.There is a lot of room for creativity and input. You will work closely with our team and receive lots of support. If you are ready to tackle this challenge with us, then we'd love to hear from you.Editing skills and publishing knowledge is a plus.We are also keen to work with students that want to provide recommendations on increasing listenership and sponsorship opportunities.
Marketing & Content Creation
Number of individual students required: 1 studentWe are looking for a student with an excellent understanding of marketing and communications to run campaigns for our company.Tasks will include:Content Creation for social mediaPursue guest blog postsIdentify media outlets specific to our servicesCreate e-mail sequences and manage email marketingPublish content scheduleManage SM sitesEvaluate recent successful user-generated campaigns, preferably in our sectorContact potential clients including education institutions There is a lot of room for creativity and input. You will work closely with our team and receive lots of support.If you like the sound of our culture, and are ready to tackle this challenge with us, then we'd love to hear from you.A student or team with excellent PR & Marketing skills and a keen interest in personal development and book publishing would be a great fit.
Newsletter Development and Publishing
We are looking for a student to help develop and distribute a newsletter that supports our organizations' cause.We think this project will include:Creating a weekly newsletter with helpful information so readers feel inspiredCreating and soliciting materials to be published.Determining the features of a publication.Setting and enforcing deadlines.Making a final determination about what will be published in an issue.Coordinating frequency of publication.Overseeing all operations of a publication.An interest in the music industry, publishing, and persona development is a plus.
Online Course Creation
Number of individual students required: 1 studentI am looking to work with a student to produce two online courses based on my books. The first course focuses on the music business, so a student interested in the topic would be a plus. The course will be a combination of videos and downloads. We can work remotely as I have a set-up and can send files for editing. Tasks will include:Course development and outliningInterviewing and directingEditingThere is a lot of room for creativity and input. You will work closely and can bring in other team members where needed.I am very open to ideas, suggestions, and creative input. If you like the sound of this project, and are ready to tackle this challenge, I'd love to hear from you.
Podcast Production
We have a Music Industry Podcast that has been running for almost a decade, making it one of the first in the music space. Working with students, we will provide raw audio for: -Editing -Producing, and:-Distributing to various online platforms. We have many hours of raw interview audio that needs to be edited and produced. We are also keen to work with students that want to provide recommendations on increasing listenership and sponsorship opportunities.
Marketing & PR for Artists
Number of individual students required: 1 studentWe are looking for a student with an excellent understanding of marketing and PR to run campaigns for artists and our company.Tasks will include:Coordinating podcast toursBook artist interviewsIdentify media outlets specific to individual artistsWrite press releases and send artist one-page to relevant mediaPublish contentManage SM sitesEvaluate recent successful user-generated campaigns, preferably in our sectorPursue media quotes and music reviewsThere is a lot of room for creativity and input. You will work closely with our team and receive lots of support.If you like the sound of our culture, and are ready to tackle this challenge with us, then we'd love to hear from you.A student or team with excellent PR & Marketing skills and a keen interest in music and media would be a great fit.
Marketing & PR for Authors
Number of individual students required: 1 studentWe are looking for a student with an excellent understanding of marketing and PR to run campaigns for authors and our company.Tasks will include:Coordinating podcast toursBook author interviewsIdentify media outlets specific to individual authorsSend author one-page to relevant mediaPublish contentManage SM sitesEvaluate recent successful user-generated campaigns, preferably in our sectorPursue media quotes and book reviewsThere is a lot of room for creativity and input. You will work closely with our team and receive lots of support.If you like the sound of our culture, and are ready to tackle this challenge with us, then we'd love to hear from you.A student or team with excellent PR & Marketing skills and a keen interest in personal development and book publishing would be a great fit.
Graphic Design for Book Publishing & Web
We create beautifully designed books for our clients and offer boutique publishing services. Our clients include individuals, companies, and organizations. More information can be found on our website, wecreatebooks.com.Project ScopeNumber of individual students required: 4 studentsWe are looking for students to create a variety of book publishing design needs, including:Book interior design. This includes typography and formatting, and placement of illustrations, charts, and tablesCover and jacket designPromotional images for marketingCompany internal designBranded company documents and stationery.Case studiesPitch decksCompany web designMarketingSocial media imagery/brandingSocial media adsEPK'sAuthor website designsMerchandiseWe have designers on our team ready to help you along the way!QualificationsThe student must have a working knowledge of design programs, preferably in multiple (Adobe Suite, Quark, Affinity, Canva, etc).You will work closely with our team and receive lots of support. There is a lot of room for creativity and input. If you like the sound of our culture and are ready to tackle this challenge with us, then we'd love to hear from you.Editing skills and publishing knowledge is a plus. With your resume, please include images or links to your previous work.
Marketing & PR for Calligrapher & Illustrator
Number of individual students required: 1 studentI am looking for a student with an excellent understanding of marketing and PR to run campaigns for my company.Tasks will include:Contact publishers and corporate clients from a list of existing contacts and new. Book media interviewsIdentify media outlets specific to individual artistWrite press releases and send to relevant mediaMarket Calligraphy supplies and servicesManage SM sitesEvaluate recent successful user-generated campaigns, preferably in our sectorPursue media quotes There is a lot of room for creativity and input. You will work closely with our team and receive lots of support.If you like the sound of this project, and are ready to tackle this challenge, then we'd love to hear from you.A student or team with excellent PR & Marketing skills and a keen interest in art, the world of books, luxury, weddings, parties, products, and media would be a great fit.
Scrum Team - Project Manager
We are looking for students to play a role as the scrum team’s project manager. A student in this position will understand the logistical aspects of the scrum team’s projects.Students in this position will overlook the scrum team’s project through a logistical lensStudents will help ensure the projects timelines are met by checking in with authors directly and communicating with the team. The student will play a key role in helping create a more efficient work process.
Animated Product Video Creation
Our company is looking to develop an animated video about our services. We are looking for a group of students to assist us in the script development, storyboard, scene creation, and animation of this video.We envision this project to include but not be limited to:The creation of a fun and engaging 1-3 minute animation about our services and product functionality that is consistent with our brand guidelines and communication strategyThis video will be displayed on our website and shared by emailFinal deliverables should include:A basic video scriptA voice-over recording of the final video scriptVideo background musicA visual storyboardCompleted video scenesIcons for individual scenesA completed animated video with all of the elements aboveA student with interest in the publishing, entertainment, and personal development industries is a plus.
Written Content Manager
We are looking for a student with excellent organizational skills to manage the content that we create. Content will primarily be for blog posts, email marketing, brand stories, books, and podcasts. There will be the opportunity to write for some projects for students interested in writing.Primary tasks include:liaise with/manage writersschedule blog posts for publicationensure all copy is fully proofed and edited before publicationensure all tags, metadata, and descriptive blurbs (short and long) are associated with the postensure there are approved graphics for each postoptimize assets (images/video/audio files) for each channel/platform where written content will be publishedcoordinate written content (and associated assets such as images/video/audio) between all the channels/platforms (e.g. blog, Medium, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook etc.)edit/optimize content/tags/links for each piece of written content depending on the channel/platformmanage text for press releasesmanage text for one-sheetsmanage text for book jacket blurbsmanage and distribute written communications materials as needed to Digital Asset Manager marketing and design teams so that everyone has the approved versions of allThe student will report directly to our senior editor and have access to all team members and resources.If you like the sound of our culture and are ready to tackle this challenge with us, then we'd love to hear from you.A student or team with excellent writing skills and a keen interest in personal development and book publishing would be a great fit.Editing skills and publishing knowledge is a plus.
Professional Writing for Web & Editorial
Number of individual students required: 30 studentsWe are looking for a student with excellent writing skills to create content that aligns with our vision. Writing will primarily be for blog posts, a writing & publishing guide, and lead magnets.Blog articlesA writing & publishing guideLead magnetsemail newsletters/sequences and other content pieces on assigned topicsEvaluate recent successful user-generated campaigns, preferably in our sectorIdentify media outlets that are most beneficial to share our storyThe student will report directly to our senior editor and will have access to all team members and resources.If you like the sound of our culture, and are ready to tackle this challenge with us, then we'd love to hear from you.A student or team with excellent writing skills and a keen interest in personal development and book publishing would be a great fit.
Scrum Team - Project Manager
We are looking for students to play a role as the scrum team's project manager. A student in this position will understand the logistical aspects of the scrum team's projects based on information and mentorship from the We Write Stories team.We're looking for students interested in project managing the process of creating a book for a client from the onboarding to the finished product.Our main products provide a transformational experience for our clients while we create a book together. The client never puts pen to paper as we write the book. Consequently, many steps are needed to create something from nothing.Students in this position will be provided all necessary material, information, and access to software to overlook the scrum team's book project through a logistical lens.Students will help ensure the project's timelines are met by checking in with authors directly and communicating with the team.The student will play a key role in helping create a more efficient work process.
Financial Business Plan
We are a new business and would like to involve students in this exciting time as we work to update our financial business plan. We can provide access to internal documentation other information as needed as well as access to key contacts. Based on our unique goals and constraints, we would like students to develop a strong, competitive financial business plan, which we can present to investors.The plan should include:Sales forecastingExpense budgetIncome projections (conservative and aggressive)Assets and liabilitiesBreak-even analysisProduct pricingStudents with a knowledge of product sales and the publishing world is a plus
Professional writing and editing for books.
We are looking for a student with excellent writing skills to create content that aligns with our vision. Writing will primarily be for blog posts, email marketing, brand stories, books, and podcasts. We are also looking for students with experience and interest in book editing.Some tasks will include:Writing blog articlesEditing transcripts and manuscriptsCompany manualsemail newsletters/sequences and other content pieces on assigned topicsWrite web copyThe student will report directly to our senior editor and will have access to all team members and resources.If you like the sound of our culture, and are ready to tackle this challenge with us, then we'd love to hear from you.A student or team with excellent writing skills and a keen interest in personal development and book publishing would be a great fit. Editing skills and publishing knowledge is a plus.
Written Content Manager
We are looking for a student with excellent organizational skills to manage the content that we create. Content will primarily be for blog posts, email marketing, brand stories, books, and podcasts. There will be the opportunity to write for some projects for students interested in writing.Primary tasks include:liaise with/manage writersschedule blog posts for publicationensure all copy is fully proofed and edited before publicationensure all tags, metadata, and descriptive blurbs (short and long) are associated with the postensure there are approved graphics for each postoptimize assets (images/video/audio files) for each channel/platform where written content will be publishedcoordinate written content (and associated assets such as images/video/audio) between all the channels/platforms (e.g. blog, Medium, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook etc.)edit/optimize content/tags/links for each piece of written content depending on the channel/platformmanage text for press releasesmanage text for one-sheetsmanage text for book jacket blurbsmanage and distribute written communications materials as needed to Digital Asset Manager marketing and design teams so that everyone has the approved versions of allThe student will report directly to our senior editor and have access to all team members and resources.If you like the sound of our culture and are ready to tackle this challenge with us, then we'd love to hear from you.A student or team with excellent writing skills and a keen interest in personal development and book publishing would be a great fit.Editing skills and publishing knowledge is a plus.