Review: A Writer's Guide To Using Pen Names: How To Use Them Effectively And Avoid Problems by Bruce Pea
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 7, 2012
Interesting and informative book about pen names. Gives lots of references and contact information for anyone wanting to use them. I especially enjoyed the passage about women using male pen names, unfortunately that is relevant in all areas of a woman's life; not just their writing; having worked in the banking industry for over 20 years, I can attest to the fact that the pay scale is really tilted towards the male gender. I'd like to add some more things to consider when using a pen name:* Set up an email account in your pen name, then create a signature line for your emails so that you don't have to worry about using the wrong name when replying.* Create a Bio for your pen name; include any pertinent information about yourself, that way when someone tries to verify your pen name you won't look like a liar.* Set up separate Social Networking accounts for your pen name. Then your promotion can be handled under your pen name through social networking.* Set up a blog using your pen name. You can promote all your books here, add some interesting posts and entertain your readers and draw other people in.* In some localities you can file a DBA under your pen name. This is the same as filing for a business name. If you can, this will allow you to legally use that name for all transactions, personal and financial.Toni ShraderThe Truth About Sarcoidosis