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[...] Completing Your Author’s Bio–whether you’re completing an “About the Author” section of your website or preparing a manuscript submission, you’ll probably provide a bio to your readers. Here are some tips. [...]

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Links: Octo-what 2009 Already? Edition | Meryl.net — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:17:04 +0000

[...] Tips for Writing a Long or Short Author Bio for Magazine Articles: I try to update my bio on a regular basis and create a short, medium and long version so it’s ready whenever I contribute an article. [...]

By: Laurie PK

Laurie PK — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:53:12 +0000

Great tips — thanks Meryl and Ben!

I’ve never really felt like I was bragging when I mentioned my writing credits, but I can totally see how writers feel that way. I think like Meryl: your author bio is a chance for you to “prove” your credentials — and to gain the confidence and respect of readers and editors.

I don’t change my bio to suit the magazine, but I should. That’s great advice, Ben.

Laurie
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By: Meryl K Evans

Meryl K Evans — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:46:02 +0000

In the early days, I used to fret about this because I don’t want to sound like I’m bragging … but I know I needed to provide proof that I had decent credentials. Your advice is right on target, Laurie. Thank you.
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By: Ben Angel

Ben Angel — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:40:44 +0000

Fantastic advice. I’ve just written a book called, ‘Sleeping Your Way to The Top in Business – The Ultimate Guide to Attracting & Seducing More Customers.”

I find that whenever I contribute to a magazine my bio always changes, even if it is ever so slightly. I feel it’s incredibly important to aim it towards your target market, i.e. the magazines readership base.

Thanks for the article.

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Sunday Wash-Up, 20th September « Shack's Comings and Goings — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:56:48 +0000

[...] Tips for Writing a Long or Short Author Bio for Magazine Articles Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen lays out all the points you need to consider when assembling your author bio. [...]

By: Laurie PK

Laurie PK — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:20:07 +0000

These are great tips for writing an author bio — thanks Ami!

I like the idea of thinking of our writing credentials and achievements as facts…not something to be embarrassed about. Successful writers need to accept and share their achievements without fear or shame. We work hard!
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By: Ami

Ami — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:00:59 +0000

Thanks for the great advice. I found writing bios to be difficult until I started keeping a running list of achievements, publications, etc., along with previously written “bio blurbs”. That way when I need a bio, I can go to this document and mix and match based on the publication or publisher’s needs. My credentials and achievements are right in front of me so that I can’t deny them or get modest about them, and I’ve already got basic bios to work from.
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By: Notebook Stories

Notebook Stories — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:15:59 +0000

I see too many author bios that say cutesy things about the pets in the household. I don’t know why anyone thinks this is a good idea.

By: Mom

Mom — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:27:04 +0000

Your children might be a successful writer someday. Enrolling them in a writing school will help improve their writing skills making it useful as they grow in school.