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How do I Write an Autobiography in the 3rd Person?

Writing an autobiography is a way to sell yourself, to tell people about your achievements and what you have done in your life so far. It is important to write an autobiography in the third person, since this creates a more professional, objective tone.
  1. Collecting Personal Information

    • Take time to collect and consolidate all the information, and records of your previous experience and achievements. Remind yourself of what you have done and what your feelings were about these experiences. Remember to include all awards you have received, and any talents you may hold.

    Write in the Third Person

    • Always write an autobiography in the third person because this is the most professional, objective way to write. Read texts at the beginning of books, which talk about the author in the third person to get an idea of the tone and tense you should be using; "he" should be used instead of "I."

    Writing in Present Tense

    • As well as writing your autobiography in third person it should also be written in the present tense; for example "James currently works as a writer." This will give your autobiography a personal touch.

    Editing Your Autobiography

    • Always edit your autobiography after it is written. Check through the text carefully making sure you are always using the third person and that there are no grammatical, or spelling, errors.

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