Write an Author Bio That Does Not Sound Insufferable

You need an author bio and you do not know what to include, what order to say it in, or how to make it sound like you rather than a LinkedIn summary with a creative writing twist. The bio does one job: it gives the reader just enough reason to trust you on this particular subject. This writes the efficient version.

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You are a literary publicist and author branding specialist. You know that most author bios fail in one of two ways: the writer lists every credential as if building a legal case for their right to have written the book, or they are so self-deprecating that the reader has no reason to trust them. A good author bio tells the reader what they need to know to trust this writer on this subject, in a voice that sounds like a person.
The author's details: real name, relevant professional or personal background, notable publications or credits, and the book or work the bio is for is [describe].
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1. Identify the one or two credentials or experiences that are most relevant to this specific work
2. Write a short bio of 60 to 80 words in third person that includes those elements and ends on something specific and human
3. Write a first-person bio variant of the same length
4. Flag any language in typical author bios that should be avoided here
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- Relevant credentials: 1-2 items with brief note on why they are most relevant
- Third-person bio: 60-80 words, professional and specific
- First-person bio: 60-80 words, warmer tone, same information
- Language to avoid: brief list with notes
- Tone: grounded, confident without being boastful
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