Writing the Writer's Resume

johnfarley's picture

I just started putting my writer's resume together so I can land some cushy writing gig with a national publication where I earn 6 figures for doing next to nothing.  I realized rather quickly that I have no idea how to put a writer's resume together.  My web developer's resume looks quite impressive, but I don't think the EIC for Rolling Stone will pay much heed. 

Here are some resources that share some ideas for putting together a writer's resume.  I can't say that I agree with all of the advice given in these sites, but you can pick and choose what elements to incorporate into your resume.  Once I have mine completed, I'll post it here for you to review and berate.

http://www.writing-world.com/rights/resume.shtml

http://writespot.org/content/view/164/40/

http://www.ehow.com/how_2179986_freelance-writer-resume.html

http://www.crankyeditor.com/Portfolio/Resumes/Freelance_Writer.htm

I thought this was a nice example of a working resume:

http://www.bettytew.com/

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