How to Write a Killer Author Bio

Last month, we took a look at what goes on a "One Sheet" or "Pitch Sheet." One of the MUST HAVE items is an author bio.

In a single paragraph, you're supposed to capture your entire writing resume, personality, and social media platform. It's supposed to be informative, relatable, and NOT boring.

Sounds easy, right? You can knock that out in a couple minutes, right?

If you're like me, probably not.

So, how does one go about putting together this marvel of succinct awesomeness?

Here are a few tips to help you craft a Killer Author Bio:


Use third person, make it sound like you, and establish your credibility - Author bios are written in third person. Readers will know that the bio is written by the author, but pretend it wasn't.