What goes in a biography

There are certain situations in life where you'll be asked to write about people — either about yourself or someone else — and knowing what information to include in a biography can be a helpful first step.

Sometimes a person's life is so full of rich details and interesting facts that it's difficult to know what to include and what to leave out; but, there are some guidelines to follow that will help you figure out what to include in a biography.

The first step in writing a biography is to decide what to include.

The length and content of biographies can vary significantly, but there are some common elements in all types.

What goes in a biography

Consider including these elements about the subject of the biography.

Consider the length of the biography - this will help determine how much, or how little, information you should include, and how in-depth that information should be.

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