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04-12-2008, 10:52 PM
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Writer
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Washington State, USA
Gender: Female
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Need help quick with writing a bio when I'm not even published.
I need some quick help with writing a bio. I don't know what to put in it, as I don't have any published works or anything. It looks so skimpy. What should I include? I'll just ramble on a minute (below), and if you'll please tell me what to leave out and maybe something to put in, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!
"This is my first novel, which is loosely based on my own teenage years. I've been writing most of my life for fun, ever since I learned how--short stories, articles, and journals. I have received a diploma from the Institute of Children's Literature in Connecticut, writing for not only teens but adults. A medical transcriptionist by trade, I am active with Beta Sigma Phi, a social sorority, and my church. I call Washington State my home with my spouse, two children, and my Shih-Tzu."
Thanks again for any help!
Last edited by jomccoy : 04-12-2008 at 11:18 PM.
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04-13-2008, 01:05 AM
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Wordsmith
Join Date: May 2007
Location: On islands
Gender: Male
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What's it for. Book jacket CV's are generally in the third person. I know it sounds awkward, but they are assumed to have been written by publishers. I would cut the detaills a little.
This is XXXX's first novel, the traditional coming of age book. A lifelong writer, she attended the Institute of Children's Writing and is a medical transcriptionist. She resides in Washington State with her her spouse, two children and a spoiled Shih-Tzu.
(I just asssumed about the dog...that kind always seem to be spoiled rotten.)
Nobody expects a lengthy bio on a first novel. (Nobody really cares much anyway)
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04-13-2008, 02:09 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: South-east UK
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lin
This is XXXX's first novel, the traditional coming of age book. A lifelong writer, she attended the Institute of Children's Writing and is a medical transcriptionist. She resides in Washington State with her her spouse, two children and a spoiled Shih-Tzu.
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That's pretty good - especially the dog bit. |
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04-13-2008, 11:14 AM
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Writer
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Washington State, USA
Gender: Female
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Thanks for the advice. No, it's not for a book jacket. An agent just wants one along with some sample chapters. I love "spoiled." ha. Thanks again.
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04-13-2008, 08:52 PM
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Wordsmith
Join Date: May 2007
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It was originally "leg-humping", but I thought "spoiled" scanned better.
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04-13-2008, 10:23 PM
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Prolific Writer
Join Date: Aug 2007
Gender: Female
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But "leg-humping" creates a more vivid mental picture. (show, don't tell. *hiding behind a tree*)
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I had a rose named after me and I was very flattered. But I was not pleased to read the description in the catalog: "No good in a bed, but fine against a wall." --- Eleanor Roosevelt
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04-14-2008, 12:25 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RomanticRose
But "leg-humping" creates a more vivid mental picture. (show, don't tell. *hiding behind a tree*)
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She resides in Washington State with her her leg-humping spouse, two spoiled children and a Shih-Tzu. |
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04-14-2008, 06:15 AM
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Prolific Writer
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike C
She resides in Washington State with her her leg-humping spouse, two spoiled children and a Shih-Tzu.
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Now that is a suitably angsty demographic statement for an aspiring novelist.
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I had a rose named after me and I was very flattered. But I was not pleased to read the description in the catalog: "No good in a bed, but fine against a wall." --- Eleanor Roosevelt
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04-15-2008, 12:26 AM
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Prolific Writer
Join Date: Dec 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike C
She resides in Washington State with her her leg-humping spouse, two spoiled children and a Shih-Tzu.
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You should always try to be concise:
She is the mother and spouse of two leg-humping Shih-Tzus.
See? I saved five words and didn't change the meaning one bit.
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