tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4757067787158700689.post6562594526163618296..comments2023-10-26T04:41:30.913-05:00Comments on Julie Jarnagin: Author BioAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02512158365021041194noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4757067787158700689.post-31113616754020093372010-07-14T12:20:09.295-05:002010-07-14T12:20:09.295-05:00I agree, stick to the facts. Also be sure to write...I agree, stick to the facts. Also be sure to write in third person! Strange I know. ;)Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4757067787158700689.post-6360852741265105942010-07-14T07:29:46.123-05:002010-07-14T07:29:46.123-05:00I think that's cool you are getting a new webs...I think that's cool you are getting a new website! I'd love one someday. I have changed my bio so often for books--but I usually keep the basic facts for an anthology etc but a website can show more I think.Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4757067787158700689.post-74174371273246132172010-07-14T06:01:21.617-05:002010-07-14T06:01:21.617-05:00Hi Julie,
You've probably got it written by n...Hi Julie,<br /><br />You've probably got it written by now! Sorry I'm late coming around! But I've written several bios. I've now got three versions! The one on my blog is sort of a middle ground. Then I have a short one (that my publisher wrote--the one for the back of the book--and that's listed on Amazon). Then I've also written a longer version that I use from time to time. It's nice to have a variety for different needs. Will look forward to seeing what you come up with!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4757067787158700689.post-73981717788774903752010-07-13T10:05:34.017-05:002010-07-13T10:05:34.017-05:00Anxious to see what you come up with. I like to se...Anxious to see what you come up with. I like to see a little bit of all aspects of your personality on the website content. It's good to know that someone is well rounded and can appeal to all kinds of people. I think you are probably that kind of person!Jan Clinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16617976979678082323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4757067787158700689.post-44617753865818435412010-07-12T11:33:07.765-05:002010-07-12T11:33:07.765-05:00I think your bio should reflect your personality t...I think your bio should reflect your personality to some degree without sacrificing professionalism. If you're naturally funny, then I wouldn't be ashamed to let some of that come through. If you're naturally introverted and shy, then your bio can speak factually for yourself. <br />Can't wait to see your website! :)Jaime Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07768583469408522818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4757067787158700689.post-1010258502922909422010-07-11T20:17:52.983-05:002010-07-11T20:17:52.983-05:00Congrats on the upcoming site! Yeah, author bios a...Congrats on the upcoming site! Yeah, author bios are tricky. My favorites usually have a random fact that helps me remember particular authors in the future.Samantha Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15712749844855298929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4757067787158700689.post-78842680561819986742010-07-09T17:53:30.332-05:002010-07-09T17:53:30.332-05:00Stick to the facts! When I need to relay an unbias...Stick to the facts! When I need to relay an unbiased message, I stick to the facts. I leave out my opinion and subjective adjectives. <br />Good luck! I look forward to seeing your new website! What a great position to be in!Lauren F. Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934796581125939821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4757067787158700689.post-28699668907561238252010-07-09T10:49:46.961-05:002010-07-09T10:49:46.961-05:00New website! Yay!
As far as the bio, just keep it...New website! Yay!<br /><br />As far as the bio, just keep it real. I think readers want to feel a connection, not get a bullet list of our accomplishments. What drew you to writing? Where did you grow up? Any degrees? Etc...<br /><br />Good luck!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4757067787158700689.post-69401223653543683282010-07-07T06:16:16.451-05:002010-07-07T06:16:16.451-05:00Plus! I can't wait to see your new website.Plus! I can't wait to see your new website.kathy taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04168180633396307413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4757067787158700689.post-8489904318496926042010-07-07T06:15:53.592-05:002010-07-07T06:15:53.592-05:00Yes, awkward! I have my bio posted on my website. ...Yes, awkward! I have my bio posted on my website. I try to include things that are pertinent to my field and a few details that make me sound like the everyday person I am. If you want to look, it's on the author page at www(dot)withgreatmercy (dot)com.kathy taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04168180633396307413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4757067787158700689.post-27480540857471644062010-07-06T23:54:27.768-05:002010-07-06T23:54:27.768-05:00This is such a bittersweet undertaking. To be at ...This is such a bittersweet undertaking. To be at the point where a bio is necessary is fabulous, but to actually have to write one is so very daunting. Best of luck!Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4757067787158700689.post-16994131268200672012010-07-06T20:43:30.494-05:002010-07-06T20:43:30.494-05:00Run to Barnes & Noble and read lots of author ...Run to Barnes & Noble and read lots of author bios. Pick out the ones you like, the ones that seem interesting to you, then follow that format. :) That's what I did.Erica Vetschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772984806574666959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4757067787158700689.post-15037430072002393822010-07-06T18:47:00.109-05:002010-07-06T18:47:00.109-05:00I wrote a bio for my proposal but I'm not sure...I wrote a bio for my proposal but I'm not sure it's a great example. LOL Maybe one line personal, one line on why you love writing, and one line with any awards?<br />Good luck!Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.com