Now Accepting Applications: Remote Publishing Internship for Fall 2026

Books often arrive in a reader’s hands looking complete and inevitable. The cover is finished. The pages are clean. The story feels whole.

What readers do not always see is the quiet work that makes that possible: the reviewing, editing, organizing, designing, promoting, and communicating that help a manuscript become a book and help that book find its audience.

At History Through Fiction, that work matters deeply. We believe that the past still has something urgent to say to the present, and that story-driven historical fiction can help readers encounter history with greater imagination, empathy, and care.

That is why we are pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for our Remote Publishing Internship – Fall 2026.

This internship offers a behind-the-scenes opportunity to learn how an independent press operates while contributing to meaningful, hands-on work. Interns will gain practical experience across several areas of publishing, work directly with founder and editor Colin Mustful, and receive mentorship designed to support a future career in the field.

A closer look at independent publishing

Independent publishing asks people to wear many hats well.

At a small press, editorial work does not live in isolation from marketing. Design decisions shape how a book is introduced. Author relationships influence how stories are shared. Every stage of the process matters, from the first manuscript review to the final public conversation around a book.

This internship is designed to offer exposure to that larger picture.

Rather than focusing on only one narrow area, interns will get a practical look at how publishing functions as a connected, collaborative process. For anyone interested in books, literary culture, and the work that helps strong stories reach readers, that kind of experience can be both clarifying and energizing.

What interns may do

Intern responsibilities may include:

• reviewing and tracking manuscript submissions

• assisting with developmental, copy, and proof edits

• writing blog posts and author features

• supporting social media management and engagement

• helping maintain and update the HTF website

• designing digital marketing materials using Canva

• assisting with direct outreach and publicity campaigns

• managing digital files and analytics through Google Drive and social platforms

• supporting podcast or video production for the HTF YouTube channel

 Because independent publishing is inherently collaborative, interns will have the chance to see how these responsibilities connect. Editorial judgment, communication, design sense, and audience awareness are not separate tracks so much as parts of the same larger effort.

What you will gain

For the right applicant, this internship offers more than a line on a resume.

It is a chance to learn how books move from idea to publication inside a mission-driven independent press. It is also a chance to contribute directly to the launch of an upcoming historical novel and to the broader work of amplifying authors who bring the past to life through fiction.

Interns will gain hands-on experience in:

• editorial development and manuscript review

• marketing and audience engagement

• website and content support

• publicity and author relations

• the day-to-day rhythm of a small independent press

 Just as importantly, interns will participate in regular video meetings and receive personalized mentorship from Colin Mustful. For applicants considering careers in publishing, editing, literary marketing, or related creative work, that direct guidance is part of what makes this opportunity distinctive.

Internship details

Here are the key details for the Fall 2026 internship:

• Application window: Monday, June 8 – Friday, June 26, 2026

• Time commitment: 5–15 hours per week

• Stipend: $250

• Start date: Monday, September 14, 2026

• End date: Friday, December 4, 2026

• Format: Remote

We are looking for applicants who are thoughtful, organized, curious, and excited by the work of publishing. A love of books is important, but so is a willingness to contribute with care, flexibility, and attention to detail.

How to apply

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• a resume

• a cover letter

• a one-page fiction writing sample

Please email your application materials to editor@historythroughfiction.com with the subject line Publishing Intern Application.

 Application deadline: Friday, June 26, 2026

If you are interested in publishing because you care about stories, history, language, and the work of helping books reach readers, we would be glad to hear from you.

Why this work matters

History Through Fiction is committed to publishing historically rich, story-driven fiction. We believe the past offers insight, challenge, and inspiration—and that publishing should be purposeful, collaborative, and artful.

That mission shapes this internship as well.

For the right candidate, this is an opportunity not only to observe the publishing process, but to participate in it. It is a chance to support books and authors that engage history in meaningful ways, while developing practical skills that will carry into future creative and professional work.

Join us this fall

Every book begins long before publication, and every publishing career begins with a first real opportunity to step into the work.

If you have been looking for a way to learn more about independent publishing, contribute to a thoughtful literary mission, and gain hands-on experience across editing, marketing, design, and author support, this may be the right next step.

We look forward to reviewing your application.

Apply by: Friday, June 26, 2026
Email: editor@historythroughfiction.com

History Through Fiction is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages all interested applicants to apply.