tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post1606061603576773008..comments2024-03-28T16:52:31.923-04:00Comments on The Write Conversation: You are Killing Yourself with a Weak (on nonexistent) Writer’s Bio—or Why a Writer's Bio is EssentialEdie Melsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-10875872089162054042013-12-03T19:47:20.889-05:002013-12-03T19:47:20.889-05:00I'll begin writing mine tomorrow. Really, I do...I'll begin writing mine tomorrow. Really, I don't know what I'd do without you:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07691477305023729996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-28480506202626811352013-12-03T18:53:54.365-05:002013-12-03T18:53:54.365-05:00Lillian, great question! I should have included on...Lillian, great question! I should have included one of my earlier bios. Here's one from about 2008.<br /><br />Edie Melson is a writer with a heart. She loves digging in and finding out what’s relevant to her readers. Married 28 years with 3 sons, she knows the world is constantly changing and often finds herself on the cutting edge of that process. As a freelance writer her byline has appeared in several nation magazines and top websites, including ‘Focus on the Family’ and crosswalk.com. Her passion can be summed up in three words – speak the truth.<br /><br />At this point, I'd only had about 5 articles published. But several carried good name recognition, so I capitalized on those. <br /><br />Hope this helps! Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-78511665228461247122013-12-03T18:51:50.825-05:002013-12-03T18:51:50.825-05:00Ellen, usually the publication will give you a wor...Ellen, usually the publication will give you a word count. But if they don't, I look at the bios of others who have been published there and use that as a guideline. Hope this helps, Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-77282464332699464172013-12-03T18:51:02.407-05:002013-12-03T18:51:02.407-05:00Jennifer, thanks so much for stopping by, Blessing...Jennifer, thanks so much for stopping by, Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-41203404614187971642013-12-03T16:55:44.739-05:002013-12-03T16:55:44.739-05:00What if you are a beginner and don't have a lo...What if you are a beginner and don't have a lot of "bragging rights" to list. Mine is so short unless I put personal in them. Lillian Humphrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07901247087057932457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-81439510914546690742013-12-03T15:21:58.768-05:002013-12-03T15:21:58.768-05:00How do you know when to use which one? Is there a...How do you know when to use which one? Is there a general rule, or does the publication specify those details for you?Ellen Andersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05474986203062305511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-32002803305658232202013-12-03T12:35:08.331-05:002013-12-03T12:35:08.331-05:00Good advice! Thanks...Good advice! Thanks...Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04163521563641083919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-33924102881232813962013-12-03T11:53:45.435-05:002013-12-03T11:53:45.435-05:00Elva I'm glad the timing worked out well! Than...Elva I'm glad the timing worked out well! Thanks for the encouragement, Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-63301070820696980072013-12-03T11:52:32.160-05:002013-12-03T11:52:32.160-05:00Gayle, we all have to start somewhere. You should ...Gayle, we all have to start somewhere. You should have seen my early bios! LOL! And it doesn't matter what the focus of your blog is about. The bio is about you and your credibility. Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-13369972913898015752013-12-03T11:50:28.159-05:002013-12-03T11:50:28.159-05:00Ane, your bios are spot on. I almost used one as a...Ane, your bios are spot on. I almost used one as an example of how to do it right! Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-76710784458454234092013-12-03T11:49:54.838-05:002013-12-03T11:49:54.838-05:00Ron, it's so easy to let the bio be an afterth...Ron, it's so easy to let the bio be an afterthought, but don't give in. And you're so right, thinking like a professional cures 90% of the problem! Thanks for sharing your insight. Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-79502435378936413782013-12-03T11:48:32.774-05:002013-12-03T11:48:32.774-05:00Connie, so glad I was able to help! Blessings, EConnie, so glad I was able to help! Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-77477357786918505342013-12-03T11:44:53.128-05:002013-12-03T11:44:53.128-05:00Wonderful, Edie! I was just preparing a note to as...Wonderful, Edie! I was just preparing a note to ask for expanded bios from our new ACFW-SC Board Members for each to hand out at our first Board meeting, Dec. 12, so we can get to know each other better. I am sending this blog out with the request and ALSO will do some tweaking on my own longer bio, you bet! Enjoyed all your bios! Great examples.Elva Cobb Martin, South Carolinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09278744225513549876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-1654520292559785952013-12-03T10:00:52.256-05:002013-12-03T10:00:52.256-05:00Thanks Edie. My bio is very unsatisfactory right ...Thanks Edie. My bio is very unsatisfactory right now - too much personal, not enough business, but then, my whole blog is a combination of those things, so I'm trying to figure out what is a good blend. Your tips and samples are terriffic ( as always)...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13416697635939516289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-53127938414920939072013-12-03T09:33:01.495-05:002013-12-03T09:33:01.495-05:00I've got a number of bios, so I don't feel...I've got a number of bios, so I don't feel to out of it, Edie! But I think I'll do some tweaking on mine. Thanks for keeping us on the "cutting edge" of cyber media. I always take your advice!!Southern-fried Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17274634359952391833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-43182296723288744022013-12-03T08:43:42.620-05:002013-12-03T08:43:42.620-05:00Good tips, Edie. I tend to hurry through the bio, ...Good tips, Edie. I tend to hurry through the bio, so this is helpful. Too many new writers don't think of themselves as professionals. That's part of the problem. So they tend to be cute in their bios instead of sounding like they have a right to be there. Project the professional image and the rest will follow.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16473774179937702258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-36100200055485302282013-12-03T08:24:29.134-05:002013-12-03T08:24:29.134-05:00Great article. Just made some necessary adjustment...Great article. Just made some necessary adjustments to my bio this morning :o)!!!Connie Almonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01128392223880799585noreply@blogger.com