Biographers are the creative writers who research and write about the life of famous personalities. Even though it is a non-fiction work, it can inspire a lot of people who are fascinated by the charisma of those personalities. It depicts the events that happened in the life of the concerned personality, their experience and their outlook towards life. Biographies are also considered as a historical work which can be referred by the history students. Thus biographers produce a work which meets the demands of both literature and history.

Qualifying Exam

To become a Biographer, one should have bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism or English Literature. It is easy to pursue any of these courses as there are several institutes which provide undergraduate courses on these subjects. Those who have completed any of these courses can acquire enough skills to pursue their career as Biographer. Apart from obtaining any of these degrees, they should choose a personality to research and write about. Then only they can proceed with their research on that personality.

Who are eligible to apply?

Candidates who aspire to become a biographer should pursue any of the degrees given below after passing their senior secondary examination.

• Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
• Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication
• Bachelor of Arts in English Literature

They should then choose a renowned personality and research about their life so as to write a biography. It is better to refer what was already written about the chosen personality. Then only they can approach their work in a new angle. After completing the work, they should approach the agents who can introduce them to the publishers. Publishers will publish the concerned biography if they are impressed by the work.

Key elements in the process

• Obtain an undergraduate degree in Communication, Journalism or English
• Choose a renowned personality to write the biography
• Publish the work

Skills required for a Biographer

Creative writing skills and research skills are the most essential skills needed for a Biographer. They should have ability to think critically so as to develop their own ideas about the topic. Social Perceptiveness is another quality required for a biographer.