Lit Match

How to Write a Query Letter (Part 3): Paragraph Three, the Author Bio (and Final Tips)


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This is the third episode in a three-part series of episodes on how to write a query letter. Abigail teaches writers how to write the third (and final!) paragraph of the query letter, or the author bio. 

Sometimes writers overthink the author bio, putting undue stress on themselves and this paragraph. This episode covers some tips on how to write this paragraph, som including:

  • The Dos and Don’ts of the Author Bio (great tips especially pulled from Kelly Simmons blog on Career Authors!
  • Do you need to include social media numbers?
  • What to write if you don’t have a lot of details to put in bio
  • Plus, Abigail shares one of her favorite tricks from Kelly Simmons’ article: Why a P.S. can create one final, special connection to the queried agent! 

     

    If you enjoyed this episode, don’t miss out on the other two episodes in the three-part series:

    • Paragraph One: the Hook
    • Paragraph Two: the Book (Blurb or Back Cover)
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      And don’t forget to check out Kelly Simmons’ article on Career Authors:

      • How to Write a Query Letter
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