Bios for Bands, Solo Musicians, Producers, & All Other Music Professionals
Picture of a woman next to text reading “Erin Lyndal Martin. Words as good as your sound.” Front page of site for music bio writer Erin Lyndal Martin.
“Erin consistently creates thoughtful, well-written bios.
What impresses me is there doesn’t seem to be a formula;
she really takes the time to learn about each artist
and shape their unique story. Not to mention her ability
to turn solid work around on short notice. Hire her!
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““Erin Lyndal Martin is adept at surveying
the territory of your artistic work, and then writing
a few paragraphs that guide the reader
toward a vantage point
where the whole landscape comes into focus.”
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Bios are often the first impressions you make, before people even listen to your music. A bad bio can say just as much about you as a good one. And everybody knows it’s hard to write about your own work! With a smart and shapely bio, you’ll be more prepared to create a web presence, start a PR campaign, or show off the new direction your music is taking.
With a graduate degree in writing and a lifelong passion for music, it was only natural that I found my way into music journalism and music PR writing. Since 2008, I’ve published hundreds of articles in sites like Salon, bandcamp, and The Week. In that time I’ve also worked with numerous artists to deliver stellar bios and press releases that help them stand out. I’ve written for Grammy winners, Juno-nominated bands, and plenty of projects by amateur artists becoming more professional. You don’t have to be a pro; you just need the drive to thoughtfully promote your music.
As a music journalist, I get dozens of press releases in my inbox daily. I know what makes me want to click a link, and I know what makes me delete it. I bring a journalist’s eye to bio projects, being sure your music reaches the right audience—which is what PR is all about.
“Erin did fantastic work on my bio
for my new album, “Smilin’ At The Future.”
She captured the essence of the record and composed
a beautiful description. It’s very difficult to write
about your own work; hiring Erin was worth every penny
and then some. I couldn’t be happier!””
With me, you get highly personalized service. I’m not a PR firm that’s multitasking and juggling campaigns. I’m not a generic site where you don’t know anything about your writer. I’m a music nerd in my apartment, and I’m good at asking the right questions—and listening to you. Clients often tell me they appreciate my care and professionalism in writing about difficult topics in their personal lives. And you can always call me on my personal cell phone if anything comes up.
When I work with an artist, I listen to the music they’ll be promoting and email over a list of questions. I also make myself available by phone or video chat. Once I get your answers back, I’ll get to work on a first draft. I will send that back to you for your suggested edits, and then you’ll have a bio that suits your music and vision.
My turnaround is two weeks from receiving your deposit. Please keep in mind that the more available you are to answer questions, the more quickly the work will go.
My starting rate for a single page, single-spaced bio is $350. If you have a bigger or smaller project in mind, or you need a quick turnaround, please email me at erinlyndalmartin at gmail dot com.
I do require half the fee ($175) as a deposit and the rest paid upon completion.
I am happy to work out a special rate for ongoing work with PR firms, labels, managers, etc.
Here are some bios I’ve written. Get in touch with the contact form below if you’re interested in hiring me.
