What should go in a writers resume/bio/curriculum vitae?
When an agent/editor requests a resume or curriculum vitae with your submission, they’re asking for your history as a writer. This document should include the following information: 1. Contact Info 2. Experience. This section should list the jobs/projects you’ve had as a writer. Examples: * Writer of fiction literature * Guest speaker at XYZ Writer’s Conference * Freelance writer for XYZ magazine * Editor of the XYZ website 3. Publications. This should be a listing of whatever publications you can claim. Include the title of the publication, the magazine/company that published it, and the date of the publication. Examples: * “Prom is a Four Letter Word,” Guideposts Sweet 16 (May 2008). * “I Wish I Was An Oscar-Mayer Wiener,” Anthology of Inane Poetry (Wieners Are Us Publishing Co., 2004) 4. Education. List any college level degrees you hold. Also include any credible writing courses that you have completed. Writing conferences and online workshops should not be included in this section
