Author Bio Writing Tips: What Gives You Credibility?

What does that author bio need? Number one, your biggest point of credibility. This could be previously successful books and their awards or bestseller status. It could be awards you've won in business. It could be years of experience or a unique experience like Chris Kremotos who wrote Start Ugly. He's a two time Guinness Book of World Records holder. His second time was beating out his first time. You'd lead with that kind of thing because it showcases something interesting and of note that makes a reader believe you know what you're talking about and or want to spend a lot of time with you or at least learn more. If you don't have that, what is the most relevant and related to your book? If it's a book about grief, like AJ Coleman's book Keep those Feet Moving, you'd start your author bio like he does. AJ Coleman is a widower and single father who's overcome a hearing impairment, job losses and crippling anxiety. You don't need to have won awards if your book is about a personal experience like grief. You just need to have lived your life and come out on the other side.