Writing Your Little Bio
Please write a coherent, correctly spelled piece of at least 100 words about yourself—not the character you wish to create.
This is a simple test to see if you can compose a short, coherent write-up. It doesn't have to be epic or earth-shattering, but it does need to be clear and understandable.
The reason is simple: if there's one topic you are an expert on, it's yourself. If there's anything you should be able to write about extensively, it's your own life, experiences, or even the lack thereof. If you struggle to do this, it raises concerns about your ability to write a consistent character and stay engaged with our collective storytelling.
This is your opportunity to make your case for membership by proving you can write effectively.
Avoid filler phrases like:
- "I don't know where to start..."
- "Gee, this is weird..."
- "Uhm, yeah, so what to write?"
We’re looking for a clear, simple 100-word essay about who you are. If you’re unsure where to start, use these basic questions as a guide:
- Who you are
- What you do
- When and where your interests developed
- Why you’re interested in roleplaying
Essay Prompt Ideas
Here are some specific questions to inspire your writing. Feel free to pick from the list, mix and match, or add your own ideas!
- Did you or are you attending a school of some kind? What is it like? What do you hope to get out of it?
- Where do you live? In America or abroad? Do you like or dislike where you are, and why?
- Do you live at home or are you on your own? Do you have roommates?
- Do you have any pets? What are their names and ages? Any interesting stories about them?
- What’s your favorite genre? Do you prefer movies or books? What are a couple of your favorites?
- What kind of characters do you like to write? Why?
- What kind of stories do you enjoy participating in? Why?
- What’s your favorite season, and why?
Example Essay
Although I was born in Wales, England, an unfortunate series of events led me to America, where I was raised by a kind New England couple who I now think of as my family. For those interested, I was primarily raised in Boston. I moved around a bit while pursuing an education in art and now live in the Pacific Northwest with my two cats: Kirby, named after Jack "The King" Kirby, and Fritz (Lang).
When not slinging a cup of joe at the most well-known coffee house in Seattle (if not the world), I can be found drawing, painting, or going for a run. The weather here in the Evergreen State is pretty awesome most of the time!
When it comes to RPing and online games, I'm not much of a fan of traditional RPGs like Call of Duty (He-he, I wrote "Duty") or Halo, or whatever the current flavor of the day is. I prefer more open-ended, character-driven narratives like those found on this site. Superheroes are my favorite genre because they take me back to my childhood. In an RP, I enjoy action, adventure, smart stories, and expansive concepts. I also enjoy melodrama—because you can't save the world every day, right? Most of all, I love being involved, interacting, and writing with others. I hope to have the opportunity to write with you soon. Life's an adventure—let's write it together!
Helpful Tip
We recommend using tools like ChatGPT to help you spellcheck and refine your essay.
