11 Simple Ways to Improve a Biography

RIX QUINN has been writing short business biographies for over 30 years. Instead of trying to tell a chronological story, Quinn chooses something much simpler.

He asks the people he interviews to focus on only one or two single events that changed their working lives, or resulted in major inventions or discoveries. This, he has found, has led to powerful stories that either present great information or teach a valuable lesson.

This very short report is useful for news reporters, editors, teachers, or even book authors or screenwriters.

Quinn's belief: the major events in life can best be dramatized by presenting simple scenes.