{also known as aliases and pen-names}
Reasons to publish a book under a pseudonym:
1. If your books become really famous, you can say your real name without having to fear screaming fans requesting autographs. =)
2. You don't have to deal with people befriending you just because they know you're famous.
3. If someone is mad at you for publishing a book (say it has something controversial in it) they can't track you down as easily. Okay...creepy.
4. It gives you more privacy in general.
5. You can use the name you've always wanted to be called. =)
Two famous books that were published by people under pseudonyms are Alice in Wonderland (author's pen-name was Lewis Carrol) and Animal Farm (the author went by George Orwell)
I think I will publish under a pseudonym. I was toying with the idea for a bit, but now I decided I will. But I'm absolutely stumped as to what my pseudonym will be.
What do you guys think should be my real name?
(igirl, I know that you know my real name, so just think what you would have named me) =)
Actually, what would be really interesting to know is what do you picture me to look like. =)
Just throw out ideas that you guys think would suit my personality. I would really appreciate it!
Oh, and tell me if it's okay with you if I use the name you suggested. I know that if I made up a cool name I wouldn't want someone to take it without my permission.
5 comments:
I love this post and I'm quite sorry I have never commented before! I assure you I read every post. :)
May I use this idea for my blog? Of course I won't just cut and paste your ideas, and I'll credit you. Don't feel pressured, though :)
Some other reasons to publish a book under a pseudonym -- your own name is unpronounceable, your own name is so common that you’ll be confused with another author, your own name is boring and just plain unmemorable.
I honestly don’t think that there are many authors that have to worry screaming fans. Writers rarely enjoy that level of celebrity, unfortunately.
Writers’ names are used in marketing books. If you don’t use your own name, use one that fits your persona as an author and the genre of your book.
Those are good reasons. If I ever get published I'll probably use my real name, but I might consider a pseudonym.
I quote you Izori:
"What do you guys think should be my real name? "
What about Philomena?
~Monica
What's wrong with Izori? It's different, memorable, and it won't be at the end of the shelf alphabetically! :)
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