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Does you bio suck?

Does you bio suck?

Answer: probably.

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Amy Guth
Aug 04, 2020
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Real talk: when it comes to writing your bio, nobody cares how you feel about your work, and “being passionate about” something is never going to be a credential.

“Joe is delighted to be playing the role of…”

“Amber is thrilled to be touring as a speaker…”

“Mary is passionate about her work as…”

Nope. All of that is faux-modesty and throat clearing (read:…

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