12) About the Writer: Writing Effective Writer Biographies
As discussed before, incorporating EAT helps enhance content quality and helps more people discover the developed content.
Apart from ensuring EAT within our content, we need to ensure that we have effective writer biographies that support the developed content.
In this discussion, we will understand how to ensure effective writer biographies through applying EAT and other best practices.
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Expertise
- When considering the expertise factor for author biographies, expertise refers to the credentials or experience the author has.
- Medical content is best supported/expertised through medical professionals, for example, and similarly, relevant experience or education qualifies as expertise.
- However, if one does not have a degree, expertise can be demonstrated through lived experience or other ways. For example, being an active listener for 7 Cups for 3 years does demonstrate expertise in listening and supporting mental health concerns.
Note: To keep up with the Expertise factor’s need, 7 Cups currently either pairs content writers with experts and content is published through the expert profile with the writer biography contained at the end of the co-authored article, or publishes writer works through a shared account called “7 Cups Community, Global Support” - the biography of this account is optimized to reflect EAT.
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Authoritativeness
- Authority in terms of an author biography refers to the number of citations the author has. This includes their publications and other published content, as well as any reviews or things that show the impact or quality of their work.
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Trust
- Trust is also determined by an author’s citations - trusted authors have published content for websites and publications that score high on EAT factors.
- Trust is also established through the quality of an author’s content.
Activity
Using the factors discussed above, write a biography for your prospective articles at 7 Cups. Feel welcome to include your real name/pseudonym or first name - anything you are comfortable with being prospectively published!
After you have written the brief paragraph-form biography, point out what parts of the biography highlight each of the EAT factors.
Respond to at least one other student’s biography and comment your feedback for improvement.
Bonus (Optional): Consider starting a 7 Cups creator portfolio here!
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@SoulfullyAButterfly
MarwaneB is a dedicated medical student currently undergoing his internship year, with a particular passion for psychiatry. Despite not yet holding a formal degree, MarwaneB's expertise shines through his extensive involvement as an active listener on the 7 Cups platform for over two years, where he has provided invaluable support to individuals struggling with mental health concerns. His commitment to understanding and addressing these issues underscores his expertise in the field of mental health support, complementing his medical training. MarwaneB's contributions to articles on 7 Cups are a testament to his dedication to enhancing content quality and fostering discovery within the community.
-> Expertise: The status as a medical student undergoing internship demonstrates ongoing education and practical experience in the medical field, particularly in psychiatry. Additionally, the extensive involvement as an active listener on 7 Cups for over two years showcases expertise in providing support for mental health concerns, despite not having a formal degree.
-> Authoritativeness: While not having any citations or publications yet, the active engagement in the mental health support community on 7 Cups establishes as an authoritative figure within this context. The contributions and interactions within this platform contribute to growing authority in the field.
->Trust: reflected in his dedication to providing high-quality support on 7 Cups and commitment to enhancing content quality within the community. Also, the active involvement and passion for psychiatry inspire trust among readers and fellow contributors.
@MarwaneB Based on the factors and tips discussed above, here are some positive and constructive points about @MarwaneB's biography:
- The biography is concise and informative, and it highlights the relevant experience and credentials of the author.
- The biography uses the EAT factors to establish the author's expertise, authority, and trust in the field of mental health support, especially in relation to the 7 Cups platform and community.
- The biography uses a professional and engaging tone, and it showcases the author's passion and dedication for the topic.
Some possible suggestions for improvement are:
- The biography could use some punctuation and capitalization to improve the readability and clarity of the text. For example, the author's name should be capitalized, and there should be a period at the end of the sentence.
- The biography could use some specific examples or details to illustrate the author's involvement and contributions on 7 Cups. For example, the author could mention the number of people they have supported, the topics they have written about, or the feedback they have received from the community.
- The biography could use a personal touch or a call to action to connect with the readers and invite them to read more of the author's work. For example, the author could share a personal story, a quote, or a question related to the topic, or they could direct the readers to their portfolio or profile.
I hope this feedback is helpful and constructive. I think @MarwaneB has written a good biography and I look forward to reading more of their work. 😊
@ThoughtsBubbleExpress
Thank you very much for the tips again!
@MarwaneB You're welcome! please keep up the good work!
@SoulfullyAButterfly
Alifa Rahman, She/Her, 7 Cups username: @ThoughtsBubbleExpress, Is a Verified Adult Listener a Gratitude Rain team member with certification in Quality Listening Course, on 7 Cups with a wide and diverse interest range, and has helped 171 people so far, and has completed all the Active Listener, Peer Pro and All the Listener Training Topics on 7 Cups. She initiated her listener journey on 7 Cups on July 2022.
She is an aspiring Clinical Psychologist with a Diploma in Modern Applied Psychology and Certification in Counseling Practitioner and a 7 Cups Academy Trainee.
Apart from being a listener, she co-hosts sharing circles and participates in chat rooms, and also creates forum posts on 7 Cups that are philosophical, focusing upon reflection, human awareness, self development, and deep discussions. Her writing style focuses mostly on validating the experiences, feelings, and emotions of readers on mental health topics.
Expertise: My Expertise is demonstrated by my role as a Verified Adult Listener and Gratitude Rain Team Member on 7 Cups, my certification in the Quality Listening Course, and my educational background in psychology.
Authority: My Authoritativeness is shown through my active participation in 7 Cups as a listener, a co-host of sharing circles, and a contributor to forum posts. Mentioning my writing style also adds to my authoritativeness
Trust: Trust is established with readers by allowing readers to check out my posts and profile on 7 Cups, which provides transparency and allows them to verify my contributions.
@ThoughtsBubbleExpress
such a detailed and inspiring biography. 💚 I like that you mentioned your focus topic as well.
@sky2Ocean20 Thank you Sky! 😊
@ThoughtsBubbleExpress
beautiful bio :) and you have an interesting background :)
@brightDayFairy Thank you! So is yours! 😊
@SoulfullyAButterfly
Using the factors discussed above, write a biography for your prospective articles at 7 Cups
Ajanta is a verified volunteer active listener at 7 cups. she completed her internship with honors and is actively involved as a forum supporter and room supporter. She contributes her graphic designing skills to make appreciation posts for her fellow volunteer peers and is also a project agent for academy outreach. She is dedicated to exercising her expertise in CBT for the betterment of people and the community. She is known for being empathetic, compassionate, and non-judgmental. Her listener profile has a 5-star rating and 290+ forum post upvotes.
EAT factors
Expertise:-
-Graphic designing skills, CBT
Authority:-
-role as a forum supporter, room supporter, Academy outreach PA
Trust
-verified profile
-5 star rating
-forum upvotes
@sky2Ocean20
Very well written, concise and direct with amazing EAT factors!
@SoulfullyAButterfly
About the Writer:
As a dedicated listener at 7 Cups for over a year, I have experience in providing compassionate support to individuals facing mental health challenges. With a bachelor's degree in psychology, I am equipped with a foundational understanding of mental health principles. Furthermore, I have cultivated my expertise through training and practical application in active listening and coaching. Through my personal mental health blog, I strive to share insights and experiences that resonate with others, fostering a sense of trust and understanding within the community.
EAT Factors Highlighted:
Expertise: bachelor's in psychology, listener at 7 Cups
Authoritativeness: mental health blog
Trust: compassion, empathy, understanding
@brightDayFairy
Ah, I just realized I wrote in first person instead of as "brightDayFairy", but somehow I can't change the post :D
@SoulfullyAButterfly, here is mine
Terra first started this journey when she was going through some major hardships back in 2022. She stumbled upon this site, and ever since she has been through a glistening stages of development just like a butterfly. She has been a listener for quite some time now, and from being a Listener, she has evolved into a Moderator. Terra is not only a dedicated peer to this community, but also a loving mother, supportive wife, and a full-time worker at a work-from-home job. Terra has handily driven each person she has met here with her resilience, empathy, and wise words. You will always discover Terra trying new things whether it is learning a new skill or finding new ways to help others'. Terra has often been the center of peer appreciation or has others coming to her telling her how insightful she is, and how incredibly strong she is for a person her age.
Expertise: I involved when I first started and how easily hooked I was to being here from that moment forward and the progression stages.
Authoritative: I mentioned that I do many things from being a mom, and a wife to working from home and still being here each day as a dedicated member of this community.
Trust: I created the trust by placing the fact that I have had many peer appreciations made for me and some of the members have come to me to tell me the positive things they think/ have thought of me.
@InsightfulPhoenix
i love this bio!!! It flows so nice, and your last sentence left a smile on my face!
The only thing is i think others' should be others, im not sure about the grammar, i may be wrong. Grammarly is my lifesaver ❤️
Bunny has always had a deep passion for helping others. On his 15th birthday he created his listening account, and soon was a moderator, and a familiar face on the teen side of 7cups. He has faced many hardships in his life, everything from abuse to being trans to anxiety, and he uses this to empathize with others. While he has recently stepped down from most responsibilities on 7cups, to take care of some chronic heath issues, he still enjoys helping. When he isn't on cups he enjoys reading, and playing music. One day he wishes to be a trauma surgeon, along with writing film scores in his free time.
(i do realize i forgot the eat part, itll be in reply)
I forgot what eat stands for, im hungry 😂😂😂
expertise: I gave examples of my roles on 7cups, as well as my lived experiences
Authority : i talked a bit about the effect on the teens that me being here has had.
Trust: i showed compassion, while writing in simple language to make me appear compassionate
ik this is bad, ive never been good at writing about me aha. Please feedback is always accepted openly ❤️❤️
@SoulfullyAButterfly
I am Lamimoon, a passionate and inquisitive learner, who believes that life means progress. I have been an active listener since October 2023 in 7 Cups and received verification from 7 Cups community based on my commitment to active listening skills and quality chatting. Also, I have completed over 30 trainings provided from 7 Cups for mental health, including the all Peer Trainings, as this proves that I have knowledge related to mental health field. Ever since I started listening and supporting people, I acquired 5 star reviews and helped over 18 people. I am 7 Cups Internship Graduate and currently enrolled in Quality Listening Program and Content and Development Program. Lastly, from everything I presented above about myself, I want to point out that my biggest motivation is supporting people and our world in any way I can, but my favorite role for helping people is being a listener on 7 Cups. Let's make the world a better place with our little steps towards big future. And, I do not claim to be a great writer but rather a great observer of the world and people.
EXPERTISE:
- 6 months as a active listener on 7 Cups
- Completed over 30 trainings related to mental health
- 7 Cups Internship Graduate
AUTHORITATIVNESS:
- Helped over 18 people
- Verified listener
TRUST:
- 5 star reviews
@lamimoon Your biography is a heartfelt reflection of dedication and a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others through active listening and support on 7 Cups.
It captures a journey of personal growth, learning, and meaningful contribution to mental health support. Here are some suggestions for further refinement, incorporating the EAT principles:
To enhance the display of expertise, consider including any specific areas of focus or interest within mental health that Lamimoon might have delved into more deeply during the training. Highlighting any particular insights gained or how these trainings have influenced Lamimoon's approach to listening and supporting could add depth.
3) You modestly claim not to be a great writer but rather a great observer; embracing this unique perspective could be a strength. Describing how observation informs understanding and support could make the biography even more compelling.
P.S.
@FeureVox
I absolutely love the light-hearted, positive, and extremely happy tone that you used throughout your whole biography.
The descriptions are all very rich and interesting, and the fact that you were so open and honest to share your story is simply wonderful and heart-warming.
As a suggestion and feedback for improvement, I’d say to keep the biography a bit shorter and less detailed.
Thanks you so much for this brilliant answer!
@TogetherForeverAlways Thank you very much for your kind
@FeureVox
Most welcome. It was a true pleasure to read it 😉
@SoulfullyAButterfly
TogetherForeverAlways is a trained active listener on 7 Cups since November 2017.
Since then, he became an Adult-Teen Listener (ATL), and graduated from 3 Academy Programs: Internship, Leadership Development Program (LDP), and Quality Listening Program (QLP).
He finds an immense joy to being a part of this community, and will always be a proud advocate of 7 Cups mission.
He intends to keep on spreading a positivity wave, a compassionate heart, and a calm attitude to as much members seeking support as he can.
TogetherForeverAlways is known for this empathy, kindness, and altruism, skills that help him be a better listener every day.
Expertise: Over 6 years of experience as a dedicated listener on 7 Cups, plus being an ATL, and having graduated from 3 Academy Programs.
Authoritativeness: Substantial knowledge and acquired know-how on the mental health area via the accomplishments listed above.
Trust: Always eager and willing to do his best to helping others and believing in the better version of everyone.
@TogetherForeverAlways good biography! Just needs a proof read, for eg. It wld be "He finds an immense joy IN being a part of this community" not to. Good job in following EAT.
@SoulfullyAButterfly
Using the factors discussed above, write a biography for your prospective articles at 7 Cups. Feel welcome to include your real name/pseudonym or first name - anything you are comfortable with being prospectively published!
After you have written the brief paragraph-form biography, point out what parts of the biography highlight each of the EAT factors.
DayDreamMemories is a fellow listener here on 7cups. She's been with the community for a little over 7 months now, and continues to keep educating herself as well as providing guidance for peer listeners. Being part of the healthcare system herself, she is well aware of the impact of mental health over different aspects of our lives. She has done more than 800 hours of listening, graduated with honors from LDP, internship, QLP, active listening and educational trainings and time management course, currently contributing to the community by pursuing her roles. She's specifically dedicated to support those struggling with anxiety, PTSD, and student life, and willing to improve the quality of life.
expertise: being part of health care, active listener
authority: courses and academy programs, roles
trust: dedication to help, hours of active listening
@daydreammemories
i am impressed on how much you got done in so little time. Keep up the good work.