Using Pen Names

An episode of the The Career Author Podcast podcast, hosted by J. Thorn, titled "Using Pen Names" was published on August 8, 2019 and runs 46 minutes.

August 8, 2019 ·46m · The Career Author Podcast

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Summary

Choosing to use a pen name can be a difficult decision. Make sure you look at the issue from all angles before deciding.In this episode, you’ll discover:The reasons authors use pen names:PrivacyName too similar to another celebrityYou’re writing in multiple genresThe reasons authors don’t use pen names:No validation or recognitionMultiple website maintenanceMultiple personalities on social mediaAlso, learn how a timer can make you more productive.Thanks to all our Patrons!Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecareerauthorWant to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/Links:Desktop timer - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XS5L73J/Zach’s new 1-on-1 mentoring service - http://zachbohannon.com/mentoringThe August Giveaway is up now! - http://www.thecareerauthor.comThe Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIYVcr1UdWgSvYpb3Ol3xg Story Levels - http://www.storylevels.comMolten Universe Media - http://www.moltenuniversemedia.comEvents - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode Description

Choosing to use a pen name can be a difficult decision. Make sure you look at the issue from all angles before deciding.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

The reasons authors use pen names:

Privacy
Name too similar to another celebrity
You’re writing in multiple genres

The reasons authors don’t use pen names:

No validation or recognition
Multiple website maintenance
Multiple personalities on social media

Also, learn how a timer can make you more productive.

Thanks to all our Patrons!

Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com

Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor

Want to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/

Links:

Desktop timer - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XS5L73J/

Zach’s new 1-on-1 mentoring service - http://zachbohannon.com/mentoring

The August Giveaway is up now! - http://www.thecareerauthor.com

The Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIYVcr1UdWgSvYpb3Ol3xg

Story Levels - http://www.storylevels.com

Molten Universe Media - http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com

Events - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/

See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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