What is this pen name?

A pen name, or nom de plume, is a pseudonym (fake name) used by authors who don't wish to publish work under their own name. Authors use pen names for many reasons, whether it be for branding purposes or just for privacy.
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What is a pen name example?

A pen name, sometimes called a pseudonym or a nom de plume, is a name a writer uses instead of their own. For example, Jane Eyre author Charlotte Brontë originally published her work under the name Currer Bell. Her sisters Emily and Anne did the same under the names Ellis and Acton Bell, respectively.
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What is the most famous pen name?

11 Things: Famous pen names
  1. Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) ...
  2. Lewis Carroll (Charles Lutwidge Dodgson) ...
  3. Dr. ...
  4. Sapphire (Ramona Lofton) ...
  5. Richard Bachman (Stephen King) ...
  6. O. ...
  7. George Orwell (Eric Arthur Blair) ...
  8. Saki (Hector Hugh Munro)
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How do I choose a pen name?

To choose a pen name:
  1. Identify the right age for your pseudonym.
  2. Choose options that fit your literary genre.
  3. Check the availability of your pen name's URL and social media handles.
  4. Choose a name that's easy to spell, pronounce, and remember.
  5. Make sure your pen name isn't similar or identical to another author's.
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How do I create a pen name on Amazon?

You log into your KDP Publisher's Account, go to your Bookshelf, and then "Add New Title." Then, you'll click "Add Contributors." In that section, you'll type the Kindle publishing pseudonym that you've chosen, as the Author. (See image). Simply by doing that, you've created your Amazon self publishing pseudonym.
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How do you create a nickname?

Use your first two initials (or both initials if you don't have a middle name) to make a nickname. For example, someone named "Thomas James" could be "TJ" or someone named "Mary Katharine" could go by "MK." Not all initials work as nicknames. Make sure yours rolls off the tongue.
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Can you have more than one pen name?

Amazon will only let you have three pen names under one Author Central account. It isn't TERRIBLE to have multiple pen names (more on that below), but if you can keep things easy, DO. If you're writing books that are related or might have a larger crossover audience, then don't do a pen name.
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Do I need a pen name?

To use or not use a pen name or pseudonym is a personal choice. There's not really a right or wrong answer on this—unless you do share a name with a well-known author and/or celebrity. Just remember: If you do use one, be ready to take on that new persona (even if it's very similar to your actual identity).
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How do pen names work?

A pseudonym, also known as a pen name or nom de plume, is a fictitious name that a writer or author uses instead of his or her real name. A pen name is listed as the author's name on a published book, and readers often do not know the real name or identity of the author.
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Why do they use pen names?

The definition of a pseudonym (or nom de plume in French) is a fake name used by a writer when writing and publishing their work in order to protect themselves or increase the chance of success.
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What's a cute nickname for a girl?

Pumpkin, peanut, bubby, baby, babe, bae, honey, darling, sugar, sweetie, honeybunch… English is packed full of fun, creative, and cute nicknames to call your loved ones.
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Whats a good nickname for a girl?

Sweet Nicknames For Girlfriends and Wives
  • Babe.
  • Love.
  • Beautiful.
  • Princess.
  • Buttercup.
  • Cutie pie.
  • Dream girl.
  • Love bug.
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How do I make a fake author?

How to Choose and Set Up a Pen Name
  1. Research the name. Search the internet and bookselling sites. ...
  2. Buy available domain names. You will want to buy a website domain for your pen name.
  3. Claim the name. ...
  4. Use the name. ...
  5. Be open with your publisher. ...
  6. Register your copyright.
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How do I add my pen name to author Central?

Adding a pen name is simple. Log into Amazon Author Central and click the Books tab in the upper left. Click Add It Now in the message at the top of the page. Type in the author's name, ISBN, or title of your book that has the pen name.
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What do you call a boy crush?

Boyfriend Nicknames
  • Honey Bunny.
  • He-Man.
  • Squishy.
  • Potato Cakes.
  • Teddy Bear.
  • Favorite.
  • Joon.
  • Jeff.
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What can I call my crush?

Things to call your partner
  • Love (or lovely). It'll do with or without a British accent.
  • Boo. *cue Usher voice*
  • Booboo Bear. This is for when you just start being nauseatingly in love (IYKYK).
  • Honey Pot. Aww, and you're his Winnie the Pooh.
  • Sugarplum. ...
  • Sweetie. ...
  • Sweetheart. ...
  • Baby Boy (or Baby Girl).
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What is the best love name?

Romantic Nicknames for Boyfriend
  • Sweetie.
  • Sugarplum.
  • Honey Pot.
  • Sweetheart.
  • Baby Boy.
  • Baby Love.
  • Cupcake.
  • Honey Bun.
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What should I call my BF?

If you're in a relationship, it's not unusual to give your partner nicknames, including but not limited to: bae, baby, my love, boo, sweetheart, etc. Turns out these pet names aren't just cute (even though, okay, some might sound silly), they can actually be a super important part of your relationship.
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What is the Girliest name?

Along with Isabella and Valentina, other girly girl names in the US Top 1000 include Anastasia, Arabella, Evangeline, Francesca, Juliette, Liliana, Savannah, and Scarlett. Girly baby girl names that remain under-the-radar in America include Georgiana, Mirabelle, Raphaela, and Seraphina.
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What's a flirty name to call a girl?

Bae, honey, cutie, and wifey are just some of the many nicknames you call your girlfriend. Pet names for girls are meant to show your affection and endearment through flirty jokes or romantic nicknames.
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Do writers use pen names?

A: Authors write under pseudonyms, or pen names, for a variety of reasons. Established authors will do it to cross genres and keep from aggravating their fan bases.
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What is writer name?

Definitions of writer's name. the name that appears on the by-line to identify the author of a work. synonyms: author's name.
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What is not real name?

A pseudonym is a false or fictitious name, especially one used by an author. When an author uses a pseudonym, it can also be called a pen name or a nom de plume.
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