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A Writer’s Life
Writing Anonymity Doesn’t Actually Work For Me
The invisibility of a pen name won’t work for some
The reasons for writing under a pen name are as varied as the number of writers who do it. Some well-known writers have released quite a few stories under a different name. Stephen King wrote under the name of Richard Bachman. Dean Koontz wrote under a few nom de plumes, such as K.R. Dwyer, Bryan Axton, and Brian Coffey.
Many writers here do so as well. Some of us may be writing under a different name for protection. Many journalists who already have a respected professional byline are hesitant to use their real names when writing and publishing erotica novels.
Perfectly reasonable action.
For others, using a pen name allows a writer to market more work without experiencing market saturation. It’s the same voice, tone, and style but under a different name. Your favorite reads may be Bachman and King, but all along, you’re reading King.
Perhaps your favorites are Koontz, Coffey, and Axton, but you’re still reading Koontz. The more books bought, the merrier, and the writer’s money coffers begin to overflow.
Sometimes writing under a nom de plume is necessary because our real name is identical to a celebrity or well-known writer. We don’t…