BY WIL CREWS
SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM
OPELIKA —
Audrey Kent, a senior majoring in creative writing at Auburn University, is the newest intern at The Observer this fall.
Originally from Dothan, Alabama, Kent is a prose staff member of The Auburn Circle Literary Magazine, and is pursuing a minor in journalism.
During her time with The Observer, Kent said she hopes to gain practical newsroom experience and improve her writing skills.
“I hope to gain more experience in news writing while becoming more familiar with the industry and how it works,” she said. “I want to better myself in any way possible by learning from those with a higher skill level than me. I also want to gain more experience with reporting and interviewing.”
Kent claims her passion for storytelling dates as far back as she can remember.
“Even as a child, I wrote creative stories to share with those I love,” she said. “My passion for creative writing has only strengthened, but now I enjoy telling the true stories of others as well.”
In addition to telling stories, Kent said she also enjoys curling up with a good horror novel. If she isn’t reading or writing, Kent said she is probably busy taking care of her many pet reptiles and amphibians.
Kent said she believes the people closest to her would describe her as genuine, loyal, kindhearted and humorous. When it comes to the future, Kent has an idea of what she may want to do, but said she is keeping all her options open for now.
“One of my long-term goals is to write a novel and get it published,” she said. “When it comes to jobs, there are multiple careers I would consider. I would like to be an editor at a publishing company, a copywriter or work for a newspaper or magazine. I have been working toward gaining experience through internships to find the best path for me.”
