How to Create a Great Writer Bio

Congratulations on becoming a Constant Content author. Have you created your author bio yet? If not, it's time. After all, the author bio provides you the opportunity to make that all-important first impression.

Start by uploading a professional photo. A nice headshot immediately transforms you from a generic content writer to a real person, a subtle shift that can lead to stronger relationships with customers. Remember, Constant Content provides professional content writing services, so your profile photo should reflect this. Avoid cutesy, sexy, or otherwise inappropriate pictures.

Once your photo is uploaded, write a brief bio describing who you are and what you do. Use third-person voice. Not only does third-person voice lend a professional sound to the bio, it reinforces your name, potentially helping customers remember who you are. Use a writing style that serves as a shining example of what you are capable of delivering. For instance, if you typically write in a light, breezy voice, use a similar voice in your bio. If your writing tends to be academic, your bio should reflect that with a more formal voice.

Include background information relevant to your writing services. For example, if you have a background as a lawyer and often write about legal topics, that information is vital. On the other hand, if you specialize in writing about fashion trends, a lengthy bio detailing your legal career would have less of an impact and may even be detrimental. Consider including information that makes you interesting, but don't overdo it. That you left a solid legal career to pursue your love of fashion writing could be worth including, but it shouldn't dominate your profile.

As far as length goes, try to keep your bio on the short side. We've seen terrific bios consisting of two or three sentences. Not only can a concise bio quickly tell your story, it also shows that you can communicate effectively – and this is what customers want.

While the author's bio is a promotional piece, this is not the place to direct customers to your website or enter personal contact information – doing so is prohibited. If you're concerned that you don't have samples available on Constant Content to show prospective customers, let your bio be your sample until you've had a chance to submit some articles to the site.

Finally, make sure that your bio is flawlessly written. A misspelled word, typo, grammar error, or other writing mistake in your author bio could be disastrous. Fortunately, the bio is easy to edit so don't let fear of making a mistake stop you from introducing yourself to Constant Content's customers. Write your bio today!