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As you may have noticed, a bio is required of all writers who have been accepted into Demand Studios. Because these bios have a possibility of being attached to the articles you are writing, it is to your benefit to keep them as professional as possible. Below are some guidelines you should follow while filling in your bio as well as examples on what you should and should not include. A bio should include your name and be a short reference to your experience in as a writer. If your writing experience is limited, you may include areas of expertise, work experience, educational degrees or side interests. Keep it conversational but concise and follow all AP Style rules. Also, make sure it is a maximum of 50 words.

Good examples: Mary S. Yamin-Garone has been a writer for 30 years. She has served as a newspaper reporter, feature and freelance writer and an editor for government, business and fitness. Mary holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and journalism from the State University of New York at Albany. She is a third-degree black belt in Karate.

Rachel Stepanovich loves fitness and shares what she learns from her daily adventures in her writing. In addition to writing for Demand Studios, she writes for several online sites including Associated Content and Helium. She also runs her own blog (http://getfit.blogspot.com) and is a mother of three.

Bad examples:

I live with the love of my life (my husband!) and three cats. I love knitting, traveling and taking care of my grandkids.

I am a stay-at-home mom who adores her two children and writes on the side to earn extra income. I was born and raised in Texas until I moved to Florida after getting married. I love to write!

-Liana