Posts by Richard Ridley
Three Types of Author Bios

by Richard Ridley

Let’s dig a little deeper into the three types of author bios. Each has equal merit, but some are better fits for newer authors as opposed to established authors, some work well for authors of professional materials, while still others work better for authors of fiction. After reading the below examples, you may find that your brand doesn't fall neatly into one of these categories. In that case, you could even combine elements of each bio type and create a bio that is the perfect fit for your situation.

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Tips for Writing Your Author Bio

by Richard Ridley

To many, writing an author bio is an enigma wrapped in a riddle buried with Blackbeard's treasure. It's hard to know what is and isn't relevant. What sets one author bio apart from another? Does work experience count? Is it accolades that matter most? What about education - does that make a difference? How can you express who you really are while meeting readers' expectations of you as an author? 

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