Standard Contributor Bio
[Contributor display name]
[One sentence: I cover _____ for readers who care about _____.]
[Name / role]
[Short identity line: student writer, media producer, researcher, technologist, critic, field reporter, or guest contributor.]
- Beat: [primary topics, communities, or questions]
- Affiliation: [course, lab, program, organization, or optional]
- Location: [optional public location]
- Contact route: [public email, contact form, or no public contact]
- Links: [portfolio, YouTube, GitHub, Fediverse, LinkedIn, project page]
- Profile note: [one sentence about what you are tracking right now]
Optional Soundtrack
Now Playing
[Add one public Spotify, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, YouTube, or direct audio link that helps readers understand your work. This never autoplays.]
Use Users -> Profile -> Profile soundtrack URL when you want this on your default author page.
Profile Checklist
- Display name is public-safe.
- Portrait has alt text or this placeholder is removed.
- Short bio is 2-4 paragraphs, not a resume dump.
- Public links are intentional and working.
- Disclosures or conflicts are listed.
- Optional soundtrack uses a public/legal link or is left blank.
Short bio readers will see first
[Paragraph 1: who you are and what you pay attention to. Name the beat, community, medium, or question you expect to cover.]
[Paragraph 2: why this beat matters to you and to readers. Keep this grounded in what you can actually report, explain, document, or make.]
[Optional paragraph 3: what you are open to: pitches, interviews, collaborations, corrections, project notes, or media submissions.]
Editorial boundaries
- I can cover: [topics, formats, communities, events, tools, or questions.]
- I should get editor help before covering: [conflicts, privacy issues, sensitive topics, legal/medical/financial claims, or people I know personally.]
- Disclosure notes: [funding, employment, class relationship, friendship, project involvement, or none.]
[What I am tracking now]
[List 3 questions, projects, courses, beats, or communities you expect to cover this term. Use your Profile note for the shortest public version on /author/your-name/.]
[Coverage tags]
[Add 5 tags readers can use to understand your lane. Example: campus technology, media literacy, AI tools, technical systems culture, student projects.]
[Link slots]
[Add 3-5 posts, videos, projects, papers, playlists, or external clips once you have them.]
[How to work with me]
[Describe preferred pitches, collaboration boundaries, availability, correction preferences, or conflicts readers should know about.]