Short prose biography

What to include in a biography of a famous person

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How to Write a Killer Author Bio (With Template)

An author bio is a brief passage that introduces a writer and sums up their work, their authorly credentials, and anything else their readers might need to know about them.

While author bios may seem like an afterthought, or something to fill up the backmatter of your book, it’s actually an unassuming but valuable piece of copy. If done well, an author bio can give you credibility and introduce your readers to your other works.

It can also be used in other promotional or publishing materials, as former Penguin Random House marketer Rachel Cone-Gorham explains:

“An author bio is something that will let readers get a sense of who you are, and is an important part for pitching media and book proposals.”

For this reason, it’s important to get your bio right. Here is a 4-step process for writing your author bio:

1. Start with the facts readers need to know

Start your bio with an opening byline that quickly summarizes your prof

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How to write an author bio

You're likely to need an author bio when you submit to an agent, publish a story in a magazine or even receive an award, so it's well worth taking the time to craft a good one. Here are some tips to help you along the way.

What is an author bio?

An author bio is a short and sweet biography that lists your professional accomplishments. It is a multipurpose peice of text that might be used in query letters to agents or publishers or run alongside your name when you have short fiction or poems published. If you are appearing at a live event or show, there's a good chance the organiser will ask for an author bio to both advertise in advance and to introduce you on stage. Your author biography may be the first thing someone sees about you, so make sure it's a good one.

How to write a great author bio