Bios Vs Bibliography

What does an editor really want when they ask for an author bio?

Bios vs. Bibliography is a practical guide for writers navigating anthology submissions and the publishing process. Drawing on years of experience as an editor and indie publisher, Patricia Harris explains how to create a short third-person bio, what information to include, what to leave out, and how to make it easy for readers to find you.

But a good submission involves more than a bio. This guide also covers following submission guidelines, preparing your manuscript, choosing what to submit, understanding anthology covers and publication rights, researching publishers before you sign, and avoiding common mistakes that create extra work for everyone involved.

With straightforward advice, a little humor, and a handy Before You Submit checklist, Bios vs. Bibliography helps new and emerging authors approach anthology submissions with more confidence—and fewer headaches for their editors.