This is a question that even I found myself asking. The word resume is easily noticeable and recognized at least in America. There is no second guessing what it is and what it is used for. But what exactly is a CV?
CV stands for Curriculum vitae. This type of document doesn't just list your education and job experience. It goes further. It includes awards, achievements, and publications. It includes all the information that is important for an author and for any potential agent you may try to get. In most cases, the CV is mostly used inside the academic realm. As a writer though, you have all the required information to include in a CV. Once you have two publications, you need to start one. Simple as that.
CV's can be and are longer than the typical one to two page resumes. Mine only hits two pages, but I have seen some author CV's topping six pages. If you think of a well-known author and how many books they have written, you can imagine the length of their CV.
Do not be scared of creating your own. It isn't difficult. In fact, I have simplified mine. It contains some biographical information. It is not long, since that can be found in my press kit. It contains a listing of all my publications based on Genre. It also has a list of Other publications. As of right now, I do not have any awards to include, or that would have a place as well.
There is a spot for awards, education, specialization, social media, and memberships. These are optional and can be added or deleted as you grow as an author.
Don't worry! This week, you will have access to easy step-by-step instructions to help you create your own CV.
Here's a quick glance at mine before I update it to include all my newest publications:
Stay tuned to this blog for a template and the guide to creating your own.
CV stands for Curriculum vitae. This type of document doesn't just list your education and job experience. It goes further. It includes awards, achievements, and publications. It includes all the information that is important for an author and for any potential agent you may try to get. In most cases, the CV is mostly used inside the academic realm. As a writer though, you have all the required information to include in a CV. Once you have two publications, you need to start one. Simple as that.
CV's can be and are longer than the typical one to two page resumes. Mine only hits two pages, but I have seen some author CV's topping six pages. If you think of a well-known author and how many books they have written, you can imagine the length of their CV.
Do not be scared of creating your own. It isn't difficult. In fact, I have simplified mine. It contains some biographical information. It is not long, since that can be found in my press kit. It contains a listing of all my publications based on Genre. It also has a list of Other publications. As of right now, I do not have any awards to include, or that would have a place as well.
There is a spot for awards, education, specialization, social media, and memberships. These are optional and can be added or deleted as you grow as an author.
Don't worry! This week, you will have access to easy step-by-step instructions to help you create your own CV.
Here's a quick glance at mine before I update it to include all my newest publications:
Stay tuned to this blog for a template and the guide to creating your own.
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