Pen name

Learn how to choose the perfect pen name for your book, including tips on using keywords to get found on Amazon. Free generator included!

As long as people have been writing down stories, they have been using pen names. Some used a nom de plume to avoid persecution; others just didn’t like their given name. To decide if you should use a pen name, you need to consider what you write, your career, and your personal preferences. But first, let’s cover why many people chose to use pen names historically.

From Mark Twain to Elena Ferrante, tons of authors use pen names, and to great effect. Of course, whether a pen name is right for you won’t always be clear—and even when it is, choosing the right…

Sure, a rose by any other name might smell as sweet, but would it endear you to a romance author? We love romance novelists (and, oftenti...

Book Author’s Question My question has to do with pen names, and when they’re appropriate to use. I work in finance, and am writing a marital book for young couples. The issue I’m…

A pen name, or pseudonym, is a fictitious name that an author uses instead of their real name when publishing their work.

Sure, a rose by any other name might smell as sweet, but would it endear you to a romance author? We love romance novelists (and, oftenti...

Have you ever thought about publishing under a pen name? There are many reasons why you might choose to do so. Perhaps you'd like to share your stories in secret, select a name that's more memorable or a better fit for your genre, market stories in various genres without causing confusion

Should you use pen names when writing your stories? This post will help you to decide.