What is the point of a pseudonym?
A pen name becomes a sort of shield, allowing the author to conceal his or her identity, shake off any pre-conceived notions, internal or external, and to write freely in the genre of his or her choice. As a general rule, most authors should publish under their legal, given name.
Is it legal to write under a pseudonym?
An author of a copyrighted work can use a pseudonym or pen name. Copyright does not protect pseudonyms or other names. If you write under a pseudonym but want to be identified by your legal name in the Copyright Office’s records, give your legal name and your pseudonym on your application for copyright registration.
Should I use my real name or a pseudonym?
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).
How do I choose a fake name?
To choose a pen name:
- Identify the right age for your pseudonym.
- Choose options that fit your literary genre.
- Check the availability of your pen name’s URL and social media handles.
- Choose a name that’s easy to spell, pronounce, and remember.
- Make sure your pen name isn’t similar or identical to another author’s.
What author has sold the most books?
List of best-selling fiction authors
| Author | Min. estimated sales | Number of books |
|---|---|---|
| William Shakespeare | 2 billion | 42 |
| Agatha Christie | 2 billion | 85 |
| Barbara Cartland | 500 million | 723 |
| Danielle Steel | 500 million | 179 |
Who is the best selling living author?
James Patterson
What is the #1 best selling book 2019?
Best Sellers of 2019 in Books
- #1. Where the Crawdads Sing. Delia Owens.
- #2. Becoming. Michelle Obama.
- #3. Educated: A Memoir.
- #4. Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls: From the…
- #5. Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies…
- #6. Dog Man: Fetch-22: From the Creator of Captain…
- #7. Wrecking Ball (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 14)
- #8. The Wonderful Things You Will Be.
What’s everyone reading right now 2020?
The 2020 books worth reading now
- “Actress,” by Anne Enright.
- “The Adventurer’s Son,” by Roman Dial.
- “And I Do Not Forgive You,” by Amber Sparks.
- “Bird Summons,” Leila Aboulela.
- “The Burn,” by Kathleen Kent.
- “Cleanness,” by Garth Greenwell.
- “Deacon King Kong,” by James McBride.
- “Dear Edward,” by Ann Napolitano.