Hello! My name is Lanessa Watkins, and I’m the current acting president of Talking River Review (TRR). I’m in my junior year at LCSC, and I’ve been a part of TRR for two semesters now. I’m a publishing arts major, which makes TRR a perfect fit for me. I hope to one day work as a full-time editor and writer.
As president of TRR, I participate in many of the activities the other members do like reading and reviewing submissions as well as copy editing. I also handle a few extra tasks such as managing submissions, corresponding with contributors, and working on the layout of each issue. Additionally, I help with public relations by attending LCSC’s communication board meetings and assisting at events like the welcome fair.
When I joined TRR, the journal already had its workflow running smoothly, but I’ve been happy to help out where I can. I also think we’re taking some great steps toward improving TRR. One of which you’re reading right now!
Being a part of TRR, especially in my role as president, has been wonderful. It’s provided me with exceptional learning opportunities, and I’ve enjoyed connecting with a number of talented writers. Reading submissions, of course, is always a joy. We receive such a broad range of material in all different formats and styles. One of my favorite parts of TRR is deciding on the layout of the issue at the end of the semester when everything begins to fall into place.
I plan to continue participating in TRR until I graduate, and I’m honored to help lead such a wonderful group. I also hope that when it comes time to pass the torch, I’ve helped to make our journal even better.