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How to Write a Juicy BioI am always surprised by the lackluster bios that I see after articles, in show programs and advertisements. Most of the time YOU are in control of what gets printed, so why not use that space to jazz it up? A bio can create credibility and expand your business. Don’t blow it by printing a list of uninteresting and irrelevant facts. Who’s reading the bio? What can you do for them? How can you make their life easier, more fun, more profitable? How can you convey these ideas in a way that appeals to their emotions, values, or humanity? (This is what sells, not your values or your level of expertise). Why would someone want to get this from you? Who are you? What have you done? How can you show that? Why should the reader trust what you say? Now that you know what can be included in your bio, think about how you want to say it. You should always start with your most impressive or unique achievements first. You may only have someone’s attention for thirty seconds. If you haven’t sold them in the first thirty seconds, they may not read what comes next. Write succinctly and clearly. Use a writing style that reflects who you are so that your reader gets an idea of your personality. Show rather than tell. Avoid hyperbole. Use specific facts to back up or illustrate what you are saying. Keep it simple. One to three paragraphs (depending on where it’s being printed) are plenty. If it’s appropriate to use a headline, use one. Here are some examples. The first is targeted to dancers in need of dance coaching. The second is targeted to people who are interested in building their dance business. Has Your Dance Reached a Plateau? Do You Need Inspiration To Get Going Again? Taaj is a dance coach who can save you time, energy and money by pin-pointing exactly what you need to get you back on track. Samira, one of Taaj’s award winning students said, “It is hard to express how impactful your detailed and thoughtful comments and targeted assistance are. Everyone who has had you as a resource is so lucky!” Taaj is a teacher's teacher. Through her e-books, newsletter, teleseminars, coaching, workshops, and association with MEDIA (Middle Eastern Dance Instructors' Association), she's helped many belly dancers become more successful business women, teachers, and students. She's more than just a belly dance teacher. If you are serious about being a better Middle Eastern dancer, teacher, or building your dance business, you can't ignore what she has to offer. The next time you have the opportunity to write your own bio or introduction, don’t blow it with a dry recount of what you are wearing, what you are dancing to, or how much you love to dance. Make it juicy. Make it jump off the page and touch them so that you will be remembered. |