You- the Protagonist

I recently interviewed a good many people to fill a position, and I realized that most people do not understand this important truth. You are the protagonist in your own life story.  No one knows you better than yourself.  No one can see your thoughts and know your inner strengths.  It is up to you to let others see the real you, or as much of the real you as you want to reveal.  When interviewing for a job this is a very important skill.  It is also important when you are ready to publish your work.

Some writers have chosen to disguise themselves when they publish by using a nom de plume.  Because we are very complex, and our writing may reveal a side of us (silly or sinister) that we don't want our intimate circle of friends to know about, this may preserve some privacy.  It may make sense to publish using only innitials to disguise the gender of the writer.  If you write in different styles it may make sense to have separate nom de plumes for each style.

Since you are the protagonist of your own story, spend some time crafting your biography.  Be ready to talk about your strengths and your experiences at a job interview.  Prepare your biography to include when you publish that novel you are working on.  No one knows you as well as you know yourself.