In this course, Melissa Addey will cover all the basics of how to prepare a writer's CV - as well as more complex techniques and ideas to make your writer's CV really standout and to proactively address the doubts and questions of those reading it.
You'll learn what to include, what to address and what to leave off your literary CV.
Importantly, you'll also learn about a writer's statement (like an artist's statement but for writers!). What it is, what it needs to include, and how to present yourself and your approach to your writing in a creative, compelling way. Having an example of a writers statement to refer to - will save you so much time as you create yours.
Melissa will also reveal what elements of your experience to focus on so you'll be able to tell and position the story of your writing career so far... in the hope it will go further still!
This course offers some incredibly useful strategy and tips for writers and runs a little over 1 hour (organised into easily digestible modules). It includes creative ideas and templates so you can get a head start creating your own Literary CV and writer's creative statement.
From the very basics right through to how to fill up a CV when you've done very little but need to put your writing and creative approach forward in the best way possible, this course will guide you through.
Melissa shares her wide experience so you can get cracking on the next step in your author journey!
'I used my writer's CV and writer's statement to secure writing grants and writing residencies worth £74,800 in 5 years'
This course is for writers anywhere in the world and will equip you with everything you need to know about creating writer's resumes and creative statements. You'll learn how to focus in on your writer's 'why' and to prepare a compelling case through your writer's CV and statement.
For just $18GBP, tap into Melissa's insights, set your potential as a writer on a solid path and stop procrastinating about taking this next step in your author career.
Join full-time author Melissa Addey for this course that will show you what you need to do to create a professional writer's resume and writer's statement.
In this presentation, you will:
This course IS LIKE HAVING AN 'AUTHOR-WHISPERER' SHARING ALL THE VITAL INFORMATION ABOUT WRITER'S CV's and WRITER's STATEMENTS WITH NONE OF THE FLUFF
'Learn from an author who has used her writer's CV and writer's statement to achieve financial and professional writing goals.'
'Don't waste time trying to figure it out for yourself, all the information you need to create your own author CV and creative statement is here.'
'This course offers some great strategies for authors who want to expand their professional opportunities.'
Introduction & welcome to Craft a Compelling Writer's CV course
What is a Writer's CV and Why Does Every Author Need One?
Writer's CV Basics - Get These Things Right
What Makes for an Impressive Writer's CV? The Extra Things You Can Do and Do Well
What is a Writer's Statement? Here are the Tips to Prepare Yours.
How to Fill in the Gaps to Bolster Your Writer's CV When You're Not Sure You've Done Enough
A Real World Example of a Writer's CV That Has Achieved Results
Some Final Tips About Your Writer's CV