Sample about the author biography

But first, let&#;s talk about:

Short author bios are very versatile. In my day job in publishing, when I ask authors for bios, I ask for words or less.

This ensures some consistency on our publisher website and in our &#;About the Author&#; pages, plus the shorter length also forces a person to make some smart decisions and keeps them from rambling. This means the bio will probably make a better impression.

Sample about the author biography example

I think it&#;s a great length for the inside of a book.

If you&#;re writing an &#;About Me&#; on your blog or website, however, it may be quite a bit longer! It can become more of an introductory blog post&#;and it can serve other purposes as well (as you&#;ll see in a couple of the examples below.)

I&#;ll note the word count on all of the examples below so you get a feel for length!

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An Unpublished Middle Grade Author Bio

This first one is a Twitter bio, and I should note here that the author, Liz Hanson, has rewritten her name on Twi