My name is so boring I'm also thinking
of using a pen name — something that carries a bit of gravitas.
Others have asked me about the wisdom
of using a pen name.
Not exact matches
Sales later argued the article «wasn't actually just about Tinder per se, but changes in the world
of dating», and Tinder's response felt like a release
of pent - up frustration at exactly that — its
name being
used to represent the criticised aspects
of the mobile dating movement.
Ancient Alias
Names List (2017)(Roman Piso, 03-05-2017) This list covers many of the aliases and pen names that were used from the first century CE,
Names List (2017)(Roman Piso, 03-05-2017) This list covers many
of the aliases and
pen names that were used from the first century CE,
names that were
used from the first century CE, up to
Author: The JT Leroy Story (R for sexuality, drug
use, violent images and pervasive profanity) Out -
of - the - closet documentary revealing that fiction writer Laura Albert is the real person behind the
pen name JT Leroy.
Using the classic
pen and paper game
of Dots / Squares / Fences (or any other
name it may go by), children play the game and when they have secured a square they calculate the value
of the square.
Again, there are thousands
of reasons to
use pen names, each depending on the author's situation at the moment.
Jayne Ann Krentz is a prime example
of an author who
uses pen names for different genres.
This is someone who has
penned enduring bestsellers that have defined an entire generation
of young readers, and she couldn't even rack up a few thousand readers when
using a different
name.
There are plenty
of reasons to
use a
pen name, but that doesn't mean it's your only option.
So, last night, I suddenly had the thought that maybe I should have
used a completely different
pen name (instead
of just dropping the M. and
using Louisa Locke).
Unless you've created a
pen name to keep your identity secret, you'll want to
use an actual photo
of yourself.
My dilemma is whether to publish under my full
name the same as my non-fiction books, or
use a shortened version
of my
name (I don't like the idea
of pen names).
You might suspect that Booker Prize - winning writer John Banville
used a bit
of author's alchemy when he wrote a series
of acclaimed, atmospheric crime novels set in 1950s Dublin,
using the
pen name Benjamin Black.
Personally, from what I've read
of Ms. Rice's works, were I she I would
use a
pen name as well so as to not sully my good
name with the crap that goes out under her
name.
Did you know that not only does Amazon allow you to
use pen names and pseudonyms, but they're actually very welcoming
of writers who want to hide their identity.
Taking my journey as an author into the world
of contemporary romance writing, it was necessary to
use pen names.
I am starting
of as author and beginning to write my first book.I heard someone say if writing an actual story whether it be myself and other people I really know in the book.To have everyone sign a legal document type thing by lawyer giving permission to
use peoples real names.so as to avoid any lawsuit that may occur with the book.and is it best to
use a
pen name for myself and made up
name for actual people being included in the book.what would your opinion be on legel grounds safer to
use made up names.thank you
Would that be better than putting the copyright under my
pen name (I'm not comfortable
using my real
name because I've always been the kind
of person who likes to be «behind the scenes» rather than up on the front lines).
Written by Nora Roberts (
using the
pen name J.D. Robb), these futuristic stories
of a cop in New York are addicting.
However, since I'm writing under a
pen name It's kind
of hard marketing it (this would have been far more easier if I
used my real
name).
On the mailing list for one
of my fiction
pen names, I offer snippets
of chapter drafts, character bios, research I've done, and images I
use for inspiration.
In romance, an unfortunate stereotype is that men can't write romance, so although there are plenty
of male romance authors, they
use a female
pen name.
Joanna: I wonder, on that, about the
pen name thing, because you
use Libbie Hawker for a number
of genres.
Authors like Stephen King and Nora Roberts have enjoyed a very open claim to their
pen names; instead
of hiding their identities, they are simply
used as a means to let readers know that this title may not be what is expected from their beloved author.
Authors have
used pseudonyms, or
pen names, for almost as long as books have been printed, and they've chosen to do so for a variety
of reasons.
I'm still getting
used to having two
pen names, but I think it gives me some flexibility and the opportunity to try new styles
of writing.
I've been writing a high fantasy novel, and have been fighting with the idea
of whether to
use a
pen name or not.
Of course it's up to you, but factoring in your writing career as an author of multiple books, marketing and branding, the best play here is to use your author name or your chosen pen name as your domai
Of course it's up to you, but factoring in your writing career as an author
of multiple books, marketing and branding, the best play here is to use your author name or your chosen pen name as your domai
of multiple books, marketing and branding, the best play here is to
use your author
name or your chosen
pen name as your domain.
Chapter Five... I get a lot
of questions about
pen names and if writers should
use pen names in this modern world
of publishing.
Questions range from
using pen names to building an author platform — and almost everything you can think
of in between.
Also — I only
use my ISBNs on two
of my
pen names.
Now, with the growing influence
of indie publishing on the industry, the need for
pen names isn't as great as it
used to be.
This is also why I
used my
pen name (Jicotea Kinsella) instead
of my real
name.
If you set up your Profile in the
name of your business or book, you risk having your account cancelled, but it is possible to set up a separate Profile in your
pen name as long as you
use a different email address.
One
of the major reasons for
using pen names is when an author publishes books in other niches that he / she is not known for.
Once you make the decision to
use a
pen name instead
of your actual
name, there are a few restrictions you'll have to deal with as a publisher on Amazon's platform.
However, before we dive into the meat
of the matter, let's go over why and when you would want to
use a
pen name, how
using one affects your publishing accounts, how to approach social media and other important considerations for
using a
pen name.
Depending on the types
of books you plan to write,
using pen names may be an important part
of your book creation and branding strategy.
I'm considering creating a
pen name to write a series
of mysteries later this year, and I'm planning to
use «5 down and 1 in the hole»
using short stories and a novel.
Do a search for the
name of the book you wrote
using your
pen name and add the selection.
Part
of the kindle publishing experience requires me to publish some
of the eBooks
using pen names.
There are a gamut
of reasons that many authors give for why they
use a
pen name at some point in their career.
Use these simple steps to set up your Amazon Author Pages and
pen names and you'll have all
of the flexibility and anonymity you need to self - publish with confidence.
My opinion is that if you're going to write in different genres, you should
use a
pen name for reasons
of clarity with your readers — different genre, different
name.
A «
pen name» or pseudonym, is an assumed
name that many writers choose to
use instead
of their real
name.
So
of course, this is the perfect time to
use a
pen name.
I
use put «authors» in quotes because these are the same folks that
use pen names similar to the
names of the author
of the title they are «adjusting».
If you plan to
use a
pen name, be sure when you sign for your Smashwords account that you choose a «screen
name» that matches your
pen name, because the screen
name becomes part
of your permanent web address for your author page.
What I'm doing now is writing another for the «successful»
pen name with plans to self - publish and
use some
of the profits from that to promote my «unsuccessful» works (since they are certainly as good as the ones that sell!)