40 min

Should I Use a Pen Name‪?‬ Self-Publishing Puzzle

    • Entrepreneurship

Should I publish my novel under my legal name or a pen name? In this episode, Ryan will walk you through all the ins and outs of the "nom de plume" — why you may or may not want to use one, the benefits and drawbacks of each path, and how to actually choose a pen name if you want to use one.

Key Topics:


Ryan reveals the pen name he'll be using for his project!
The ethics and history of pen name usage
Using a pen name to shield your identity, separate your work, or keep unwanted eyes from finding it!
Why using a pen name might not be a great idea, depending on your goals for your book

To read a full transcription of this episode, please visit www.selfpublishingpuzzle.com 

You can also find the show on all your favorite social media channels, including: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube.

Should I publish my novel under my legal name or a pen name? In this episode, Ryan will walk you through all the ins and outs of the "nom de plume" — why you may or may not want to use one, the benefits and drawbacks of each path, and how to actually choose a pen name if you want to use one.

Key Topics:


Ryan reveals the pen name he'll be using for his project!
The ethics and history of pen name usage
Using a pen name to shield your identity, separate your work, or keep unwanted eyes from finding it!
Why using a pen name might not be a great idea, depending on your goals for your book

To read a full transcription of this episode, please visit www.selfpublishingpuzzle.com 

You can also find the show on all your favorite social media channels, including: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube.

40 min