How to Write Your About the Author Page in Your PLEM Academy Textbook Step by Step Guide

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How to Write the About the Author Page for Your Textbook | PLEM Academy

Overview

This lesson explains how to build the About the Author page in your textbook layout. This page should introduce who you are, where you are academically or professionally, what you have done, and where you want to go.

Set Up the Page

Create a new page in your book and label it About the Author using Heading 1.
Insert a page break after it.
Create the next page as Preface using Heading 1.

The About the Author page and the Preface page should each have their own clear place in the layout of your book.

What to Include on the About the Author Page

On this page, you should comfortably explain:

Where you are at right now
Where you came from
What you have done
What the purpose of this book is
Where you want to go

You can also frame this around your current position, education status, and goals. That is the main purpose of the page.

Length Recommendation

You can make the About the Author page one or two pages, but it is recommended that you keep it to no more than two pages. One page is often enough if it is neat, clear, and well edited.

Suggested Writing Theme

A strong and simple theme for this section is:

Where you are at
Where you came from
What you have done
What the purpose of this book is
Where you want to go

You can write this as full paragraphs or use itemized notes first and then turn them into polished writing afterward.

Editing Rule

Do not move to the next page of the book until the previous page is perfect and edited.

That means you may write one page, then begin the next page, and then return later to edit the first one. The key is that each page should be completed and polished before you keep building too far ahead.

Why This Matters

The point of this process is not just to fill pages. It is to build the habit of writing methodically, clearly, and professionally. Every page should feel intentional and complete.

Quick Recap

Create an About the Author page with Heading 1.
Explain your current position, education, and goals.
Describe where you came from, what you have done, and where you want to go.
Keep it to one or two pages.
Do not move forward until the previous page is edited properly.

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