1. Desperate Literature Library intern

• Assistant Community Manager (twitter, Facebook…)
• Contact organizations and establish relationships with English-speaking people in Madrid further to build the community around Desperate Literature
• Create new partnerships with Madrid-based and international organisations to promote Desperate Literature as an international cultural centre (events, collaboration on particular projects, sponsorship).
• Help organize and promote events
• Assist in office tasks and management
• Researching new markets within Madrid

• Publicity: Finding options for publicity of prize flyers Contacting MFA and writing programs to increase submissions
  • Find candidates of interest and target them
  • Contact various candidates, and possible candidates

• Promotion of the winning articles/authors:
  • Create designs that suite campaign

• NOTE: there is also the possibility of an intern becoming part of the judging panel for the prize, but this is not a requirement.

I am promoting an international prize for works of short fiction that the bookstore publishes yearly in a collection of 11 of the best submissions. Specifically, I reach out to many different people, groups, and organizations across social medias to promote the prize. I would recommend the internship not only because it is good work that can connect you with famous authors, publishers, etc. but also because you get to hang out with a group of really cool people from all around the world that are passionate about literature. Gus Tringale, Tufts. Spring 2023

At Desperate Literature, I’ve had the opportunity to learn about some of the operations necessary to run a small bookstore, including: inventory, pricing, shelving, community events, customer relations and managing orders. I really like working here because it’s a low-stress, cozy environment with friendly staff and plenty of books around. I think this internship could be a good fit for someone who is interested in small businesses, language and literature. Anneke Chan, Tufts. Spring 2023

We are working to promote the Desperate Literature Prize for Short Fiction by reaching out to book reviewers, literary magazines, bookstores, etc. It is providing us with valuable experience in current marketing strategies because we are mostly working within social media. Silas Conlon, Tufts. Spring 2023

       Raga Chilakamarri, Tufts. Spring 2022

.             Sabrina, Tufts     En la librería DL (Fall 2021)

I worked at Desperate Literature, an international language bookstore in the center of Madrid, for four months as a general intern. I spent my days shelving books, writing book reviews, interacting with customers, and doing whatever was needed around the shop. I had a great time getting to see a little slice of life from Madrid through the wide variety of customers who came into the shop, from fellow Americans studying abroad to Madrileños, and through interacting with my co-workers who all had different perspectives and experiences living in Madrid. Overall, I would recommend this internship to anyone who is looking to get more involved in the Madrid community while they are studying abroad here. Sabrina Wen, Tufts. Fall 2021

                           Lane Kuska, Skidmore. En DL   

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At Desperate Literature I have been able to learn hands-on the ins and outs of running a small business. It has given me experience working in a bilingual environment, in terms of co-workers and customers, which I think has helped me develop skills that will certainly help in the future. I would absolutely recommend it to other students. Carrie Amiccuci, Skidmore. Spring 2019

       My internship at Desperate Literature was one of the highlights of my time spent in Madrid. Throughout my experience there, I learned so much, not only about the inner-workings of the literary community but also about my own writing aspirations. Desperate Literature taught me about problem solving, communication, trying new things, and dealing with mistakes all the while surrounded by thousands of books in a setting like something from Quixote. I am learning all that goes into planning a literary event and prize, including crowdfunding, outreach through social media and email, and collaboration with other organizations involved in the event. I would highly recommend this internship as it is a great way to meet new people; to listen to, learn from, and connect with amazing authors; and to learn about the inner workings of the literary world. Jenny Mueller, Tufts. Fall 2018

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          I cannot more highly recommend this internship to another student. I was given the opportunity to follow my passion for marketing, to make lifelong friendships, to immerse myself in an international literary community, to read and be inspired to read, and to feel fulfilled in helping out a benevolent organization with only good things to share. It takes the right type of person to dive headlong into a society like this – but if you are willing to push yourself, Desperate Literature will offer you experiences that will last a lifetime. I feel almost spoiled that I happened upon Desperate Literature, it was the best experience of Madrid so far, and yet only I got to benefit. On the other hand, it was nice to have something so special, so impactful, that was my unique Madrid experience. Emma Kahn, Tufts. Spring 2018