How to Write a Bio for an Author?

Author bios appear on book jackets, websites, and in bylines. Use third person. Include: notable works, awards, and credentials. Add something personal—where you live, interests—to humanize. Keep it to 50-100 words for jacket copy; can be longer on a website. Match the tone to your genre—literary fiction vs. thriller vs. self-help. Mention what you're working on next if relevant. Example: 'Jane Smith is the author of three novels. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker. She lives in Brooklyn with her dog.'