Too often, writers will spend lavish time writing and editing their novels. Then they turn to the important things like the query letter and the author’s bio, and knock something out in ten seconds.
Then they wonder why they’re accumulating rejection letters.
Remember, these are the things that make the book reader – who will buy the book – want to buy the book. They read the back cover pitch, and then some will turn to the author bio. If you spend ten seconds on your author bio, then the undecided buyer will move on. They’ve only got the money to spend on one book. They don’t want it to be a flop.
Your writers bio should tell the reader the essence of who you are, what you write, and should be a sample of your writing style.
Spend time on it. Work on it a little at a time. Reread it, and ask yourself if you’re satisfied with it.
An example would be to be quirky, if you write fun, quirky things. The reader now has a bit of a grasp of your style.
If they read the back cover and the bio, now they’ll turn to page one (if you’re like me, you turn to the very middle of the book – did it get your attention???).
If they turn the page, you’ve sold the book. I’ve very rarely picked up a book, done those steps, and put it back.
But look at the importance of your author’s bio in your book. It literally was a crucial step to get me to read page one (or page 150).
What if your bio was rushed and hurried?
I didn’t buy your book.
Think about that.
