A reader sent in the below question to me a long time ago (if you're out there, reader, I'm sorry that it took so long to get this answered!):

I'm used to sending queries and clips. I need to submit a resume for a writing gig but I don't know what it should look like-should it leave out my current non-writing 9-5? Thanks!

Part of the reason why it took me so long to get back is that I was trying to find a good resource to answer the question. I ended up talking to Keith Gurtzweiler who is a Recruiting Manager for Library Associates (he had written into mb in response to this piece on cover letters.) He was kind enough to share his advice:

My philosophy for resume writing is one of inclusion of information balanced against emphasis, i.e. emphasize what's important and de-emphasize what's not important. I'm not sure what your reader's exact specialty is, but we know she [he] is a writer. A writer should have a resume tailored to all writing activities, and she can find a way of including her current 9-5 job as well. In her situation I would compose a more functional-style resume that includes a Summary of Qualifications, in which all information, accomplishments, skills, and so forth are listed in abbreviated form right at the top of the resume. From there she could have Selected Projects or something, maybe Writing Assignments or whatnot. (Not being a writer, I'm not sure of the most appropriate terminology.) In this second section she can list particulars of different projects she's done. In another section Education, as one would expect. In another section Writing-Related Experience (listing jobs/gigs/etc.) and in yet another Other Experience, in which she lists very briefly just Job Title, Employer Organization, and Dates. In this way, her current positions are being addressed honestly, but without drawing attention away from her writing credentials. Publications, Awards, Professional Associations may also be sections she would want to include, if appropriate. I hope this helps