Caroline Bates
Wake Forest Student Experienced in Publishing, Editing, Marketing, and Project Management
3 to 4 Ounces Student Literary Magazine
"The human soul weighs 3 to 4 ounces" –Don Delillo
Since I became a part of 3 to 4 Ounces in the spring of 2024, I have held various positions. I began my time as a photography editor, but I always knew I wanted to be on the editorial side of things. So, I involved myself as much as possible, and the following semester, I was asked to be a managing editor for our Fall 2024 edition. While studying abroad in London, I took a small step back and worked remotely as a social media manager. However, I returned to my role of managing editor for my senior fall. Now, I serve as senior editor, a position that is new to the magazine. My duties are essentially the same as a managing editor, but I approach the role from a mentorship standpoint–providing guidance and assistance to the new managing editors and executive board members.
Richard E Simmons III Publications
Practical Wisdom: The Art of Living Well
Released in the Winter of 2024, Practical Wisdom was the first publication I worked on alongside Mr. Simmons as an editorial intern. My first task was to read through a collection of 90 essays and choose around 45 to include in the book. From there, I organized the essays into cohesive sections and chapters, prioritizing flow and communicating an overarching message. Finally, I conducted 3 rounds of edits on the essays, from more general content and restructuring to line-by-line copy editing.
Recognition in Acknowledgements for Practical Wisdom
Reflections on Happiness: In A Broken and Chaotic World
Reflections on Happiness: In A Broken and Chaotic World
While the editorial process for this book was similar to that of Practical Wisdom, Mr. Simmons granted me even greater agency in how I approached the project. Working on this book was particularly enjoyable on a personal level. It allowed me to utilize some of my knowledge and skills from my studies in psychology by assisting with research for the chapters on depression and mental health challenges.
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