Research Writing Under A Pen Name - The Challenges of Marketing and Publicity - video

Writing Under A Pen Name - The Challenges of Marketing and Publicity - video

A pen name is an alternate name that a writer uses to author a book. But why use a pen name? What are the benefits and challenges? Charles Ardai, founder and editor of Hard Case Crime, discusses why he chose to use a pen name and how it impacted the marketing of the book. He also mentions other well-known authors who have used pen names.

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Offline Lester Howard

This is very interesting,Thanks ! www.photographstransitional.weebly.com
Offline Ann Luff

Is it ok to keep the pen name for the entire time you write books and not reveal your true name to your followers? I just don't feel comfortable allowing people to pick apart my personal life. I want to be in control of how much they know or don't know about me.
Offline Lynda Begy

Thanks for sharing. It is appreciated.
Offline janet staines

i am using a pen name for my first book , i just do not think my name is right for the book i have written , i like the advice you give ,

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