Congratulations to our intern of the year, Ash Pickett!

Congratulations to our intern of the year, Ash Pickett! Ash is studying Business Administration with a minor in Creative Communications and Writing at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Growing up with a Kindergarten teacher for a Mom, she developed a love for reading, writing, and storytelling at a young age, staying up late into the night (much to her mother’s dismay) to read Where the Red Fern Grows and A Wrinkle in Time. She's a curious person by nature and aims to diversify her experiences in efforts to be more well-rounded. Aside from reading and writing, Ash spends her time playing sports and staying active.

Since joining Acorn Publishing as an intern, Ash has reached out to over 90 writers' groups across the country to organize virtual community presentations and facilite partnerships with notable writers' conferences. 

In weekly intern meetings, Ash collaborated with fellow interns in a virtual setting, helping foster a productive and supportive environment.

Additionally, she demonstrated initiative by requesting to shadow two Acorn team members: a publishing coordinator overseeing the journey of a book from manuscript to shelf, and a content editor, a published author with over 30 titles, gaining valuable insights from both roles.

Ash has consistently embodied the core values of Acorn Publishing, and we’ve been thrilled to have her as part of the team!