Testimonials for The Spare Room Project

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The Spare Room Project Guest Testimonials

“This is an amazing program that does more than help you save up. You are learning in every moment of the day, in your work experience and at your home away from home. You don’t only see what publishing means in those 9 to 5 hours. Living with someone who works in the industry also gives you a chance to see how this career that you are pursuing affects your personal life outside the office space and the heap of manuscripts. The experience itself is as important as the work you are doing in your placement….I have a lot to thank the Spare Room Project for…” – Mariuca Munteanu

I have to thank the Spare Room Project in large part to the publishing role I secured at the beginning of this year.”

“Before staying with Hannah through the Spare Room Project, I’d had no experience whatsoever in publishing, and probably wouldn’t have been able to if not for the Spare Room Project. Accommodation in London was something I was really worried about – I live in East Yorkshire, which is usually at least a four-hour train journey, and I don’t have any relatives I could stay with…”- – Spare Room Project Guest

“The unofficial mentoring I received from Hannah really helped me with what I was learning on the course.”

“The Spare Room project allowed me to connect and engage with my host in the world of publishing. Their knowledge was above anything else and I truly felt welcome in their home. They were able to give me tips as well as guidance on how to get the best outcome from my internship.”

“I am very grateful for the Spare Room Project, as it allowed me to partake in internships I would not have had the chance to complete otherwise. This is due to me being based in Lancashire, and most publishing internships are based in London…I highly recommend the Spare Room Project to anyone who is considering a publishing a career and who doesn’t live in London; I would like to see more inclusivity within publishing, and this initiative is a great one that I believe others can get involved in.” – Hamza Jahanzeb, Spare Room Project Guest

“A wonderful opportunity that not only supported me during my internship but also was such an unusual way to get to know a publishing professional outside her job, share ideas and get career advice from her.”

“The project gave me peace of mind and allowed me to be close to the office where I interned. It also helped me to meet new people in the industry, who were very willing to tell me more about their experiences, the industry and their companies. They were also very helpful in my research for my dissertation among other thing. All in all it was a priceless experience and I would genuinely recommend it to anyone lucky enough to get an internship.” – Spare Room Project Guest

“It’s a fantastic idea that I’m really glad I found. I was living in Edinburgh at the time, so having free accommodation for my week of work experience in London was incredibility helpful. The lady who hosted me was so lovely and welcoming, and I’m very grateful she was such a wonderful host.” -Spare Room Project Guest

The Spare Room Project Host Testimonials

“I was particularly happy to have a Spare Room Project intern from the north of England, as I grew up in Manchester and understand that for many people the north-south divide can be very real. Once I welcomed Sian I realised that I wasn’t putting myself out in the very slightest – quite the opposite.

It was a breath of fresh air having her in the house and hearing about her degree (so different to my day), her experience, ideas and plans, and about her placement with the Cornerstone publicity team.

She was curious about every aspect of publishing, and it was wonderful to think that the future of publishing lies in such inspiring young hands as hers.” – Isabelle Grey