Postcard Biography Swap

This is a repeat of a swap I did a few years ago. I thought it was a fun challenge, and I hope some of you do, too!

A while back NPR reported on a performance artist who writes people’s biographies on a postcard. Read and listen to the story here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106749299

Since I love to write, love postcards, AND love to swap, I thought it’d be fun to combine all of these into a fun swap!

Michael Kimball (the writer) uses the whole backside of the card and can fit up to 600 words on it. I can’t write that small, and we’ll need to leave the address side blank, so let’s shoot for about 300 words. Please don’t just write boring details (although you can include them too), but give us a glimpse into you. What makes you tick? What’s important in your world? Who or what shaped who you are? How?

If you'd like to write about someone else, that's okay. Just be sure to put their first name (last not needed!). You can even write about a famous person if you like. It's a biography, after all! Anyone is fair game.

Take a look at his website for examples: http://www.michael-kimball.com/blog.php

Choose a card that reflects you in some way, or make one yourself. Cards must be sent naked (no envelopes!).

You may handwrite or type the information on your card. I’ll be typing mine since my handwriting is awful. If you'd like to use the whole backside for your bio, use a peel off sticker for the address on the front. Just be sure it's the kind that won't damage the card when it's removed!

You can start right away since you won't need to know who your partner is for this one. It's all about YOU!

International since PCs are fairly cheap to send. Three partners seems a good number. You can send the same bio to each, or write a new one if you like. Leave a comment if you'd like to send more or fewer and I can edit the number.

This one is all about YOU, so start writing after you sign up. It'll be a short turn-around to send since you won't need to know your partners to start working.

Newbies with a complete profile welcome! I will angel if necessary.