9 April 2012

*How to write a Writer's Bio*

I'm going to be published!

Got some excellent news the other day, Writing Raw are going to publish my article 'Struggle' about new writers trying to get published in their April addition. However, they'd like me to submit a Writers Bio.

I know my writers bio is not great as I'm still struggling to get noticed. I'm not sure what to put in it, so I did some research.

I found the following websites very useful in my quest:

http://www.scribophile.com/blog/how-to-write-a-stellar-writers-bio/ http://www.absolutewrite.com/freelance_writing/bio.htm http://www.writing-world.com/basics/bio.shtml http://www.writers.com/feature_bio_blurb.html

5 Rules to Writing a Writer's Bio

The general rules I learnt was:

*Rule 1: * Write in third person

*Rule 2: * Introduce your self and what you do.

*Rule 3:* Give the facts - nowhere in your bio should you mention your hopes and dreams:

- writing courses you've completed - writers groups you're a member of (online and offline) - any work you've had published (even if it was free) or competitions won.

*Rule 4:* Conclusion. Some of the sites suggest that you can use this an opportunity to say something personal about yourself or leave a hook about your current projects.

*Rule 5: * Edit it. Keep it concise - aim for less than 90 words. Check spelling, grammar and punctuation is accurate.

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