How to write a short Personal Author bio 

Crafting your short personal bio is a valuable exercise for online engagement. It encourages you to clarify and condense your experiences and achievements into a compelling narrative.

It also creates a lasting impression to help others quickly understand who you are at a glance and enhances engagement to build trust quickly.

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Choose a Style and Perspective

Decide if you want to write your bio in first or third person. First person (“I have been writing for 10 years”) tends to be more personal while third person (“John Doe has been writing for 10 years”) sounds more professional. Think about your audience and writing style to determine which perspective fits best. You may find first person more engaging for your MKE blog posts.

How to Make a Strong First Impression

  • Tell readers who you are and what you do
  • Reveal a glimpse of your personality
  • Encourage readers to find out more

Examples of Real Life Personal Bios

“

Henneke is an irreverent writer on a mission to stamp out gobbledygook. Get your free 16-Part Snackable Writing Course for Busy People and learn how to enchant your readers and win more business...'

In three sentences, she explains what she does (writing), what she’s passionate about (stamping out gobbledygook), and she invites you to join her course so you can learn how to write more persuasively. (business call to action)

Pro Blogger Example
3rd Person Perspective

“

Jessica is a registered dietitian, longtime Ayurvedic practitioner, and yoga teacher. She’s on a mission to dispel dietary myths and make healthy habits accessible to everyone. Grab your free 7-Day Meal Plan at stopfeelingcrappy.com and feel healthier and fitter one bite at a time...'

Note the similar structure to the previous example.

Business Example
3rd Person Perspective

“

I love life and its adventures. I'm thrilled to live and play here. Recently, I left General Electric to start a new journey. My goal is to serve and help others achieve their dreams. I'm excited to be part of the MKE community and connect with you, sharing this fantastic program.

MKE Guide Example
1st Person Perspective

How to Write Your Short Bio 

Open a new Word Doc on your PC or Pages on a Mac and craft your personal bio in about 35 - 45 words.  Limit yourself to less than 60 words.  

Want to make a big impression with only a few words? Communicate less not more:

Start with answering the question “What do you do?” Think about an adjective describing you well; “reclusive”, “relentlessly helpful”, “irreverent” to present a quick glimpse into your personality. 

Consider a metaphor to communicate more with fewer words, such as the “pit bull” or “delicate as a hand grenade” - you get the picture, right?

If you have space, add a clear call to action. In short, communicate what makes you different, and tell readers/clients what you can do for them. Remember, your author bio is not only about you. It’s about your audience, too.

Once you have completed your bio - copy and paste it into special form below.

Important Reminder

In keeping with our MKE policy - It’s not appropriate to add links to MLM or affiliate pages as a call to action. The objective here is to increase engagement and support within our community.

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