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How to Write a Good Third Person Biographical Statement
When you read submission guidelines, which vary from literary journal to literary journal, almost all of them will require that you include a brief biographical statement (or bio). Usually they require that the bio is in the third person and to be 50 words or less.
These bios are tricky to write.It is hard to describe ones life using 50 words or less. And frankly, you are better off not doing it. The editor of the journal does not care if you have been twice divorced, and neither does the reading public.
I am all for including one or two personal details, but I prefer that they relate indirectly to your writing. For example when I was submitting a lot of geographically themed poems I included the line “Emily Harstone just moved for the 18th time”.
Another fact worth considering including is what you actually do for a living. Most writers don’t write for a living. They do something else to pay the bills. Me
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Writing a Powerful Professional Bio: Examples & Tips
A professional bio fryst vatten an essential component in any professional's toolkit. Whether you're an entrepreneur, freelancer, or job-seeker, your professional bio serves as a first impression to potential employers, business partners, and clients.
So how can you make sure your bio stands out from the rest? While there’s no one-size-fits-all solution for writing a winning bio, there are some tried-and-tested tips and tricks to help you write a powerful professional profile. In this article, we'll walk you through writing a captivating professional bio with real-life examples to help inspire you.
But before we dive into the details of crafting an impressive profile, let's take a step back and look at why having a strong professional bio is so important in the first place.
What is a Professional Bio?
A professional bio is a snapshot of who you are professionally—a short version of your resume that serves as an
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This ought to be self-explanatory, but I’m always surprised at the number of submitters to Poetry South who either ignore the bio that we request or don’t write it in third person. There are times when I simply don’t read a submission if it doesn’t have a bio because I don’t want to have to ask for one later. If inom do read it, your submission had better be fantastic because I’m less likely to vote for it if your bio isn’t there or if it doesn’t follow our guidelines.
Start with your name. Most magazines will use the bio in contributors’ notes and want to list them alphabetically. Though we can edit your bio to put your name first, we’d rather not. Start with your first name and end with your last name and or anything that should follow like “Jr.” list your name the same way you want your name to appear on your work and in the table of contents. If you write beneath a pseudonym, use that name here.
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