How to Write the Right Bio Trying to make it in the music business is tough, and most of the time you only get one shot to make a good first impression. So when that first impression includes your biography, it's important to make it count. How do you create a bio that people will actually want to read, one that will represent who you are and help you stand out from the rest? Here are a few tips to make your bio the best it can be.
Tips for Writing a Successful Biography A well-written bio is a necessary part of your press-kit. It's purpose is to tell the reader who you are as an artist. So why not start with that? Who are you? It's the first thing on people's minds when learning about a new artist, so give them a compelling yet concise answer to the question. Tell them who you are in the most interesting and creative way you can come up with. The first few sentences of your bio will help determine whether the reader will continue reading or toss it into the pile of other boring bios. After giving a brief synopsis of who you
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are as an artist, talk about some of the things you have achieved in your music career so far. Any competitions or awards won should be mentioned as well as any reputable shows you've performed in, people you have worked or performed with, mixtapes, albums or singles released, or anything else you've achieved that you feel is worth mentioning. Again concise is best. If you have a long list of achievements in your career so far, congratulations to you, but don't list every single one in your bio, only the most impressive of the bunch.