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Should You Write Under Your Own Name or Use a Pen Name?

Before I was “Roz Warren?” I Was “Ariel Tramway.” Here’s Why.

The cover of one of my women’s humor collections. Used with permission.

Should you write under your own name or should you use a pen name? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. Ultimately, it depends on what your goals are and how much privacy you need.