10) About the Writer: Writing Effective Writer Biographies
As discussed before, incorporating EAT helps enhance content quality and helps more people discover the developed content.
Apart from ensuring EAT within our content, we need to ensure that we have effective writer biographies that support the developed content.
In this discussion, we will understand how to ensure effective writer biographies through applying EAT and other best practices.
Expertise
- When considering the expertise factor for author biographies, expertise refers to the credentials or experience the author has.
- Medical content is best supported/expertised through medical professionals, for example, and similarly, relevant experience or education qualifies as expertise.
- However, if one does not have a degree, expertise can be demonstrated through lived experience or other ways. For example, being an active listener for 7 Cups for 3 years does demonstrate expertise in listening and supporting mental health concerns.
Note: To keep up with the Expertise factor’s need, 7 Cups currently either pairs content writers with experts and content is published through the expert profile with the writer biography contained at the end of the co-authored article, or publishes writer works through a shared account called “7 Cups Community, Global Support” - the biography of this account is optimized to reflect EAT.
Authoritativeness
- Authority in terms of an author biography refers to the number of citations the author has. This includes their publications and other published content, as well as any reviews or things that show the impact or quality of their work.
Trust
- Trust is also determined by an author’s citations - trusted authors have published content for websites and publications that score high on EAT factors.
- Trust is also established through the quality of an author’s content.
Activity
Using the factors discussed above, write a biography for your prospective articles at 7 Cups. Feel welcome to include your real name/pseudonym or first name - anything you are comfortable with being prospectively published!
After you have written the brief paragraph-form biography, point out what parts of the biography highlight each of the EAT factors.
Respond to at least one other trainee’s biography and comment your feedback for improvement.
Bonus (Optional): Consider starting a 7 Cups creator portfolio here!
@SoulfullyAButterfly
My bio would look like:
Akanksha is a very passionate advocate of mental health , a writer and an active listener at 7cups for over a year. She's committed at providing emotional support and also raising awareness on various mental health topics including topics such as sexual abuse. Through her experience of active listening, she has developed a very deep understanding of emotional well being and also about the challenges that people face. As a contributor at 7cups, she focuses on creating very well researched and empathic content that educates, informs and supports the readers. Her work is shaped by expert insights and various trusted sources to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Expertise:
- Highlights active listener experience at 7 Cups for over a year, showing hands-on engagement in mental health support.
- Demonstrates commitment to mental health education and advocacy, including sexual abuse awareness.
Authoritativeness:
- Mentions contributing to 7 Cups, a recognized mental health platform.
- References using expert insights for credibility.
Trust:
- Focuses on well-researched, empathetic content.
- Emphasizes accuracy and reliability through trusted sources.
@Grace3012
Great Post!!
@Grace3012
Thank you for sharing your bio, Grace! You've done a great job tying your experience as a listener into your writing journey, it shows clear expertise grounded in real support work. I love how you highlight your commitment to creating empathetic and well-researched content, which speaks directly to trustworthiness. (Perfect!)
Great start overall, you have a strong voice and mission here!
There's a couple of minor grammar alterations, "committed at providing" should be "committed to providing" and "very passionate" can actually be simplified to "passionate" and this will strengthen the tone and add a bit more weight. (Very slight changes!)
So with a little polish...
Akanksha is a passionate advocate for mental health, a writer, and an active listener at 7 Cups for over a year. She is committed to providing emotional support and raising awareness on critical mental health issues, including sexual abuse. Her experience in active listening has deepened her understanding of emotional well-being and the challenges people face. As a contributor to 7 Cups, she creates empathetic, well-researched content shaped by expert insights and trusted sources to ensure accuracy, clarity, and reliability.
Well done
@Grace3012 Very insightful! I like the topics you are expertised in. Good job!
@SoulfullyAButterfly
Lovely is a passionate mental health advocate with a deep commitment to supporting individuals on their journey toward emotional well-being. With over 6 months of experience as a listener and volunteer with 7 Cups, lovely has helped countless people navigate through stress, anxiety, and life challenges. As someone who has personally overcome mental health struggles, lovely brings empathy and a practical approach to mental health care, making complex topics accessible and relatable. Lovely believes in the power of self-compassion and mindfulness and continues to study the latest mental health research to stay informed on best practices.
Expertise:
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The biography highlights the experience of being an active listener and volunteer for 7 Cups for over three years. Even without formal degrees, lived experience and direct involvement in the mental health field showcase valuable expertise.
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Personal experience is also mentioned, demonstrating a level of expertise in understanding and overcoming mental health struggles firsthand.
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Authoritativeness:
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Active involvement with 7 Cups is mentioned, showing direct contribution to a well-respected mental health platform, thereby lending authority to the author’s voice.
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The mention of staying informed on the latest research demonstrates a commitment to professional growth and knowledge, further bolstering authority.
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Trustworthiness:
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The biography includes helping countless people and a practical approach to mental health care, which builds trust by focusing on actionable, empathetic support.
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Empathy and self-compassion reinforce the author's reliability and commitment to a holistic, non-judgmental approach, making the content trustworthy.
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@lovelyBlossom5344
Great post!
@lovelyBlossom5344
Thank you for sharing, Lovely. This is such a warm and grounded biography! Your lived experience, combined with your active role as a listener, beautifully supports your expertise. It's a wonderfully authentic touch.
I also appreciate your mention of staying informed with the latest research, as that’s a strong nod to authority and professional growth. Just a quick note: there’s a small date mismatch between the six-month listener experience and the three-year mention in your EAT breakdown. It's a little confusing! Please keep an eye out to double-check submissions for accuracy; a quick edit there will strengthen the clarity and trust aspect. Overall, this is a very heartfelt and impactful bio! I love it!
The only way I would change it is by adjusting the order for a slightly better flow, but that's entirely a personal choice!
Lovely is a passionate and committed mental health advocate with over six months of experience as a listener and volunteer at 7 Cups. Having personally navigated mental health challenges, she brings empathy and a practical approach to emotional well-being. Lovely believes in the power of mindfulness and self-compassion and continuously engages with current mental health research to inform her content. Her work aims to make complex topics relatable and accessible to those seeking support.
@SoulfullyAButterfly
My biography would look like this:
Scorpia is a dedicated mental health advocate and active listener with over three years of experience volunteering with 7 Cups, where she has supported hundreds of individuals through peer support conversations. Scorpia brings a deeply empathetic, grounded, and personal perspective to mental health content. Her writing reflects both personal insight and a commitment to evidence-informed support, aiming to reduce stigma and help others feel less alone. Scorpia has contributed to community-focused mental health initiatives and regularly writes reflective content for peer support spaces, combining compassion with clarity in every piece.
Expertise:
"Over three years of experience volunteering with 7 Cups"
Authority:
"Supported hundreds of individuals through peer support conversations"
"Contributed to community-focused mental health initiatives"
These imply a level of recognition and impact within the peer support and mental health communities.
Trust:
"Writing reflects both personal insight and a commitment to evidence-informed support"
"Combining compassion with clarity in every piece"
These lines reflect the quality, intention, and emotional safety of the content, all of which establish trust.
@ScorpiaD
Very nice biography and good job in highlighting EAT in your answer
@SoulfullyAButterfly
Tariq Zakaria biography
Tariq Zakaria is a 7 Cups verified listener, driven by his personal experience with chronic pain. Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Food and Beverage Management. Tariq has obtained valuable experience during his internships at hotels, where he gained his communication skills. His strong understanding of human behavior and emotional intelligence, enhances his ability to connect and support others. Tariq is committed to sharing his insights and experiences through Embodying empathy and understanding that defines 7 Cups.
Expertise
1. Personal experience with chronic pain
2. 7 Cups verified listener
3. Emotional intelligence and communication skills earned through my studies
Authoritativeness
1. Verified listened status
2. Commitment to continuous improvement
Trust
1. Empathetic and love to support others
@Yourstranger1
I would like to say, great post and very well explanatory. You have great accomplishments and good skills.
@Rose1324
Adding, I do feel that you could use a little less training and a few things different in the Expertise and the Authoritativeness. But otherwise it is great as I said before.
@Yourstranger1
great post! it explains clearly what you're trying to say and is easy to read.
@SoulfullyAButterfly
@healingKitty6370 Nice post! I like reading a process when we join 7 Cups, it's amazing and it's not pink. Improvement is I think you need to show up your skills a little bit for better post.
@SoulfullyAButterfly
● 7 Cups Course 10. About the Writer: Writing Effective Writer Biographies
My biography is
Rose1324 has been a verified active listener at 7Cups since November 8th, 2024. She has gotten many certifications. She is good in many topics and has her own personal experiences in sexual, emotional, mental, and physical abuse, and Rose 1324 has severe anxiety issues. She also has major depression with psychosis, and she also has personal dependent disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder. She helps many individuals in these areas. She is strong-willed; she persevered; she also goes in with strong ambition. Even with everything, her goal is to continue schooling and become a domestic violence therapist to help others like herself. 7 Cups has been a starting point in this role. It has shown her to be more patient and be a better person and a listener. She uses topics she can personally relate to and reliable resources from 7 Cups, Psychology Online, and established resources from university libraries, organizations, government, and Edu.
Expertise:
• She has been an active listener for the past six months. Personal experiences in the topics that she writes about.
Authoritativeness:
• Uses reliable resources from respectable websites and university libraries.
Trust:
• She has been through personal experience and is very relatable and empathetic to her listeners.
• I do a lot of research to back up what is being said and to understand my listeners.
• I have helped a lot of people, and it shows by my certifications and research and my reviews.
Anne-Marie is a therapist. She use active listening to help people feeling better. During her path, she experienced a lot of issues and mental health problems like depression and anxiety. Before being a therapist, she did a mastery at the university and a carrer of 20 years in communication. She is always happy to work as a therapist.
amlabarre.com
Expertise: mastery in communication
Authority: Therapist
Trust: Source included
Hello everyone, this is my activity:
Kimmy Nhu Ngoc became a member of 7cups in late 2024 and has been training to be a listener. She accidentally learned about this platform through AI and jobs, so she decided to join. She persevered and learned many interesting things both domestically and internationally, and it was okay to be as slow as a turtle. When learning about 7cups, she felt that it was suitable for her personality. She likes reading books and helping others in her way. Due to her challenging birth circumstances and numerous special experiences, her creativity and perspective are both interesting and touching.
Expertise:
- Many special experiences help her to have more perspectives.
- Education on domestic and global
- Training to be a listener on 7 Cups
Authoritativeness:
Due to her challenging birth circumstances, the author has experience as a worker and a student
Trust:
- Love to help people in Kimmy’s way
- Her creativity and perspective are both interesting and touching
@Minionn
This is a touching and inspiring background—it sounds like you’re trying to frame Kimmy’s story in a way that highlights her strengths while aligning with E-A-T (Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness).
@SoulfullyAButterfly
Holly is a passionate mental health advocate and neurodiverse young person who draws from personal experience to support others navigating emotional challenges. With over one year of lived experience using peer support platforms like 7 Cups and a deep understanding of youth mental well-being, Holly combines empathy and active listening to connect with others authentically. She regularly contributes content focused on emotional regulation, peer support, and advocacy for accessible mental health resources in schools and online spaces. Holly aims to empower others by sharing strategies rooted in real-world experience and heartfelt understanding.
- Expertise
Draws from personal experience to support others navigating emotional challenges
Over a year of lived experience using peer support platforms like 7 Cups
- Authoritativeness
Regularly contributes content focused on emotional regulation, peer support, and advocacy
- Trust
Combines empathy and active listening to connect with others authentically
Shares strategies rooted in real-world experience and heartfelt understanding
@alwayslove123
This is really strong. It clearly highlights expertise, authoritativeness, and trust (E-A-T) in a warm, human-centered way.
@alwayslove123 I think your work shows a genuine commitment to mental health. I really appreciate how you draw from your own experiences to support others, which makes your contributions authentic and relatable.
Rebecca Santiago is a professional counselor with a deep commitment to mental health and emotional well-being. She earned her master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in Curriculum and Teaching. Since January 2, 2024, Rebecca has been an active Verified Listener at 7 Cups, offering compassionate support through peer conversations. She brings empathy, kindness, and encouragement to every interaction, guided by a genuine desire to help others feel heard and less alone.
Expertise: “Professional counselor… master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling… pursuing a Ph.D.”
Authoritativeness: “Active Verified Listener at 7 Cups since January 2, 2024”
Trust: “Brings empathy, kindness, and encouragement… genuine desire to help others feel heard and less alone”
@rebeccastgo
Well done!