That's something authors used to do in the old days when publishers only allowed an author one book a year, so they had to
use pen names if they wanted to write more.
Not exact matches
What happens
if you're
using a
pen name to keep your identity secret?
Even
if you are not
using a
pen name, it is best practice to create a new email address for your Author Profiles separate from your work or personal email address.
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
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).
That means
use your
pen name here
if you have one!
I've read some who say «stick to one genre» and «
if you write in multiple genres,
use a different
pen name for each.»
On the other hand,
if you'd decided that writing in a new genre meant you had to
use a different
pen name, then you'd be starting at ground zero with this new novel.
You'll need to provide your
pen name (
if you
use one) as well as your legal
name or your business
name (
if you actually got a small business license).
It
used to be accepted wisdom that you took a
pen name (or two or three)
if you were delving into new areas, such as from non-fiction to fiction, or from historical romance to space opera.
If you're worried about how people will perceive your books, don't
use your family
name as the publisher
name or write under a
pen name.
Even
if you are just
using a
pen name, you can still brand yourself as a writer who knows his potential and what he can offer to his readers.
Chapter Five... I get a lot of questions about
pen names and
if writers should
use pen names in this modern world of publishing.
VBEG)
If your family might wind up wanting to take you outside for a «lesson» after reading what you write,
use a
pen name.
If your job is such that you can't or don't want to call attention to yourself,
use a
pen name.
This will appear in your post title,
if you
use a
pen name this needs to be the author
name on the book.
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.
As I said,
if you are mainly known for religious fiction and you suddenly want to write risqué stories,
use a
pen name (or
if it is the converse.
If you
use a
pen name be sure to
use the correct author
name here.
It doesn't matter
if you are writing
using your own
name or a
pen name; you simply need to own your online identity.
This leaves you very limited in certain respects
if you
use one or more
pen names.
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.
Even
if they do offer a new contract the advance will be much less, and they may require the author to
use a new
pen name.
If I were just getting started in the publishing business and I was going indie, I wouldn't
use a
pen name at all — unless I personally felt I needed one.
If you want to tackle a different niche, just
use a new
pen name.
If you choose to
use a
pen name, do you think there's any way the book can be traced back to your real
name?
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.
There are no pros and cons for
using a
pen name, except
if you are writing non-fiction in a topic you are considered an expert in.
If you are not comfortable approaching caretakers of chained dogs or
penned dogs,
use our door hangers or submit our form with the
names and addresses of the caretakers and we will send information in the mail.