Author's Bio

JuliePgh · Sep 26, 2007

An agent wants me to include a bio with other requested material. Do I put this in the body of the cover letter, or as a separate page? Also, since I have all my publications on my website, can I refer the agent there, or should I be listing everything in the letter? My website shows my children's publications and freelance writing business, but I haven't sold any material to the adult market (aside from my corporate clients). I'm not even sure if I should avoid listing my website or use it?

Sorry about all the questions. I'm a bit indecisive today. Need some objective advice, please!

Thanks,

Julie

JamieFord · Sep 26, 2007

Just put it on a separate page. I'd include the website URL, but don't send it in lieu of a printed bio. Good luck!

Gillhoughly · Sep 26, 2007

If this is for a print book sale, then go to the library and check the bios in the back of the books there. Use them as an example. Less is more. If the agent wants more than a paragraph you can always add it in later.

Put it on a separate page, include web address & e-mail.

List your publishing credits on a separate bibliography page. Make sure it is all stuff you've sold, not posted for free or self-published.

Good luck!

wee · Sep 26, 2007

Gillhoughly said:
List your publishing credits on a separate bibliography page. Make sure it is all stuff you've sold, not posted for free or self-published.

Well, gee thanks. If I can't list, "Published hundreds of times through Absolute Write, Inc." then I got nothing.

Ooh, Ooh, wait, I forgot! Once I wrote an article for my college newspaper. I'll put that on there, too. It was only two paragraphs about a sorority rush, and no byline, but I'll bet somebody there remembers I wrote it.

wee

Author's Bio

JuliePgh

JamieFord

giving resonant directions

Gillhoughly

Grumpy writer and editor

wee

just a little