I came across an interesting article a few days ago about
how to find an agent. One of the techniques suggested was to write a CV for
your principal character, which I thought was a fabulous idea. I set to work
immediately.
Here is what I came up with for my main character Sophie:
Courses
and Training
Providing good Customer Service – Browns
Bookstore
Electronic Till Training – Browns Bookstore
Labelling and Archiving – Glasgow University
Library
Induction training for Interns – Glasgow
University Library
Complaint Handling Proceedures – Holmefirth
Library
Handling the Press – Holmefirth Library
Signposting Services – Holmeforth Library
Other
DOB: 01/08/78.
Marital
Status/Dependents Married with one
child.
Interests:
I enjoy painting and drawing and have taken art classes in
my spare time. I enjoy visiting local theatres and cinemas to watch anything
from comedy to music to shows.
I am a very keen reader, thoroughly enjoying books in all styles, from
Wilkie Collins to Harry Potter to Stephen King. I belong to a local book club,
and I am regularly to be found with my nose in a book. I am a keen artist, and
hope to one day publish my own children’s books using both words and
illustration.
I have worked in a voluntary capacity with local library services and
also whilst attending Glasgow University. I believe this experience
significantly enriches my CV and also my skill set.
References:
Catherine Goulding
Head of Library Services
Glasgow University
Email: c.j.goulding@glasgow-lrc.ac.uk
Katie Andrews
Head of Services
Holmefirth
Library
Email:
k.j.andrews@holmefirthcc.gov.uk
It was an excellent way to get to know my character a little
better and I was really pleased I did it.
