An Interview with SUP’s Sarah Rodriguez
When people learn that I work at University Press, I receive all sorts of questions. They’re always very curious about what it’s like to consider manuscripts. But I don’t consider manuscripts. (People in marketing don’t consider manuscripts.) So, I redirected the question to an Editorial Assistant, Sarah, because they actually do consider the manuscripts.
We discussed Sarah’s interest in culture and media studies, their background in creative writing, and the space of a University Press.
KAPANI KIRKLAND: Hi. How's it going?
SARAH RODRIGUEZ: Hi. It's going good.
KK: Good. So, you work on projects. You work on books. Is there something that you're working on that you're excited about?
SR: I feel like Dylan and Marcella both have lists that are aligned with my interests. (Dylan and Marcela are my two mentors.) I come from an anthropology background, so most of the projects in that list are exciting. I got to make notes on a project that discusses the marginalization of Black cemeteries. We wanted to see if some creative nonfiction elements were working, and some of my notes helped with the revision. It was cool… I felt like an actual editor.
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