What to write in an author bio
Write an author bio that earns the read and makes readers want to find your other work. Fill in your details below, copy the prompt, and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini.
Author bios that start with "X is a writer and editor" and list credentials in chronological order feel like a CV read in third person: technically informative but nothing that makes a new reader curious about the work. The bio's job is not just to establish credentials; it is to make someone want to read more.
An author bio that works leads with the writing itself or the area of expertise, earns credibility with a specific highlight rather than a list of every publication, includes one personal detail that makes the person memorable, and points the reader to where they can find more work.
Add your name, what you write, your background or expertise, notable publications or work, one personal detail, and the context this bio is for. The AI gives you a bio in the right length and voice for the specific context.
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Your prompt
Help me write an author bio. Here are my details: My name: [NAME] What I write: [WHAT_I_WRITE] My background or expertise: [BACKGROUND] Notable publications or work: [HIGHLIGHTS] One personal detail: [PERSONAL] Context (book back cover, website, article byline): [CONTEXT] Write an author bio in third person for [CONTEXT]. Lead with what I write or my area of expertise, include one strong credential, one personal detail, and link to where they can find more. 80 to 150 words for a full bio; under 50 words for a byline.
Copy this prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or any AI tool.
Tips for writing this
- 1Third person for formal contexts (books, published articles). First person works for personal websites.
- 2Include one credential that surprises the reader. Something unexpected is more memorable than a standard resume line.
- 3End with where to find more work. Make it easy for interested readers to continue.
Common questions
How long should an author bio be?+
Article byline: 20 to 40 words. Website: 100 to 200 words. Book back cover: 80 to 150 words. Always have multiple length versions ready.
How do I use this prompt?+
Fill in your details using the form above. The placeholders in the prompt update live as you type. When you are ready, click “Copy prompt” and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or any AI tool. The AI will write something personalized to your specific situation.
Which AI tool works best for this?+
Claude and ChatGPT both work well. Claude tends to produce more natural, nuanced writing for personal situations. ChatGPT is strong for structured business and professional writing. Try both and keep the version that sounds more like you.
Should I use the AI output word for word?+
Use it as a strong first draft, then edit it to sound like you. The AI gives you the structure and language to work from. Reading it out loud is one of the best ways to catch anything that does not feel natural in your voice.
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