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Why I Chose To Use A Pen Name
Did you know that I use a pen name? Well, now you do! That's right: Alexa Donne is a pen name, aka pseudonym, and in this video I'm telling you why I decided to use one and how I chose it!
I've also got a pros & cons of pen names video coming next week!
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published: 29 Jan 2018
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Pros & Cons of Writing Under A Pen Name
Why do some writers choose to write under a pen name? What are the pros and cons of writing under a pen name? I also have a few "neutral" reasons that are a bit sticky, like obscuring your gender or cultural identity.
Warning! If you own an Amazon Echo, this video WILL set it off. Sorry! XD
Choosing to use a pen name is 100% personal, and these are only some reasons/examples of why it might work for you.
Why I chose to use a pen name: https://youtu.be/vCjVSceqLuk
Pre-Order BRIGHTLY BURNING: https://www.amazon.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/dp/1328948935/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid;=1500334638&sr;=1-1
Goodreads:
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Twitter:
https://twitter.com/alexadonne
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published: 08 Feb 2018
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What's in a (Pen) Name? (Feat. Princess Weekes) | It's Lit
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To some people, the idea of a pen name seems kind of weird. If I, a writer, am going to put countless hours of hard work and thought into my masterpiece, why wouldn’t I want to put my own name underneath the title?
But from Stephen King to Ben Franklin to …., who had their own secret aliases, to Mark Twain and Dr. Seuss, whose pseudonyms became so famous that they are remembered by their pen names and not their actual names, the nom de plume has a long and proud history in the literary world...
published: 21 Apr 2021
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How to Choose a Pen Name
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published: 16 Nov 2017
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Pen Names for Authors: Pros & Cons | iWriterly
Should you use a pen name (also known as a pseudonym)? In this video, Meg LaTorre of iWriterly talks about 1) reasons to use a pen name, 2) the pros and cons of pen names for authors, and 3) how to decide on a pen name (if you decide using one is right for you).
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published: 09 Sep 2020
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How to Choose a Pen Name
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published: 28 Jan 2017
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5 TIPS ON HOW TO CHOOSE A PEN NAME
Hope these 5 tips on how to choose a pen name are helpful!
If you have any questions, please feel free to post them below!
Looking forward to chatting with you in the comments section.
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published: 20 Mar 2018
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Using A Pen Name!
Today I discuss the reasons and the pros/cons of using a pen name when publishing your writing!
Check out Mandi Lynn's video on this same topic - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21ouNn0BkQ8
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published: 07 Jan 2013
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The Pros and Cons of Writing Under a Pen Name
If you are considering using a pen name for your work, there are a few things to keep in mind. Book marketing expert and author Desireé Duffy chose to write under the pen name Vanta M. Black because her professional brand was vastly different from her author brand. She didn’t do it to keep her identity a secret, but some may choose a pen name for this reason. In that case, an author must consider how he or she is going to market and promote. Having to completely hide your identity will limit publicity opportunities. Using a pen name, secretly or not, also means you now have two identities to manage. You’ll have double the social media profiles, and possibly multiple websites. This can be a huge undertaking. Finally, a pen name forces an author to split his or her personality, having to jum...
published: 09 Sep 2019
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Should YOU use a pen name?? (pros, cons, indie + tradpub examples, & other weird considerations)
This is the most common question I get asked! When will I be announcing my 2nd pen name and why am I waiting? Let's chat reasons for pen names, the weird and monetary considerations, and give some indie and tradpub examples!!
0:00 Why author names are important
1:11 Kate Cavanaugh is a pen name!
1:18 The biggest reason for a pen names is searchability!
2:48 How DBA's and pen names work when publishing indie (in Texas)
3:17 Why multiple pen names?? Multi-genre authors, reader expectations, etc.
6:29 Amazon's algorithm and their impact and importance on indie sales.
7:08 Building off that, why this affects authortubers specifically.
8:57 Time and monetary costs to multiple pen names and author brands.
12:53 When I'll let y'all know my 2nd pen name...also stats.
15:02 Questions for youuuuu an...
published: 21 Dec 2020
12:31
Why I Chose To Use A Pen Name
Did you know that I use a pen name? Well, now you do! That's right: Alexa Donne is a pen name, aka pseudonym, and in this video I'm telling you why I decided to...
Did you know that I use a pen name? Well, now you do! That's right: Alexa Donne is a pen name, aka pseudonym, and in this video I'm telling you why I decided to use one and how I chose it!
I've also got a pros & cons of pen names video coming next week!
Pre-Order BRIGHTLY BURNING: https://www.amazon.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/dp/1328948935/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid;=1500334638&sr;=1-1
Goodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35065031-brightly-burning
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https://wn.com/Why_I_Chose_To_Use_A_Pen_Name
Did you know that I use a pen name? Well, now you do! That's right: Alexa Donne is a pen name, aka pseudonym, and in this video I'm telling you why I decided to use one and how I chose it!
I've also got a pros & cons of pen names video coming next week!
Pre-Order BRIGHTLY BURNING: https://www.amazon.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/dp/1328948935/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid;=1500334638&sr;=1-1
Goodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35065031-brightly-burning
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/alexadonne
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https://www.instagram.com/alexadonne/
Newsletter Sign-Up:
http://alexadonne.com/newsletter/
Website:
http://alexadonne.com/
Wattpad:
https://www.wattpad.com/user/alexadonne
- published: 29 Jan 2018
- views: 32251
21:05
Pros & Cons of Writing Under A Pen Name
Why do some writers choose to write under a pen name? What are the pros and cons of writing under a pen name? I also have a few "neutral" reasons that are a bit...
Why do some writers choose to write under a pen name? What are the pros and cons of writing under a pen name? I also have a few "neutral" reasons that are a bit sticky, like obscuring your gender or cultural identity.
Warning! If you own an Amazon Echo, this video WILL set it off. Sorry! XD
Choosing to use a pen name is 100% personal, and these are only some reasons/examples of why it might work for you.
Why I chose to use a pen name: https://youtu.be/vCjVSceqLuk
Pre-Order BRIGHTLY BURNING: https://www.amazon.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/dp/1328948935/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid;=1500334638&sr;=1-1
Goodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35065031-brightly-burning
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/alexadonne
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/alexadonne/
Newsletter Sign-Up:
http://alexadonne.com/newsletter/
Website:
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https://wn.com/Pros_Cons_Of_Writing_Under_A_Pen_Name
Why do some writers choose to write under a pen name? What are the pros and cons of writing under a pen name? I also have a few "neutral" reasons that are a bit sticky, like obscuring your gender or cultural identity.
Warning! If you own an Amazon Echo, this video WILL set it off. Sorry! XD
Choosing to use a pen name is 100% personal, and these are only some reasons/examples of why it might work for you.
Why I chose to use a pen name: https://youtu.be/vCjVSceqLuk
Pre-Order BRIGHTLY BURNING: https://www.amazon.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/dp/1328948935/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid;=1500334638&sr;=1-1
Goodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35065031-brightly-burning
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/alexadonne
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/alexadonne/
Newsletter Sign-Up:
http://alexadonne.com/newsletter/
Website:
http://alexadonne.com/
Wattpad:
https://www.wattpad.com/user/alexadonne
- published: 08 Feb 2018
- views: 90452
15:09
What's in a (Pen) Name? (Feat. Princess Weekes) | It's Lit
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To some people, the idea of a pen name seems kind of weird. If I, a writer, am going to put countless hours of hard work and thought into my masterpiece, why wouldn’t I want to put my own name underneath the title?
But from Stephen King to Ben Franklin to …., who had their own secret aliases, to Mark Twain and Dr. Seuss, whose pseudonyms became so famous that they are remembered by their pen names and not their actual names, the nom de plume has a long and proud history in the literary world.
Hosted by Lindsay Ellis and Princess Weekes, It’s Lit! is a show about our favorite books, genres, and why we love to read. It’s Lit has been made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor.
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To some people, the idea of a pen name seems kind of weird. If I, a writer, am going to put countless hours of hard work and thought into my masterpiece, why wouldn’t I want to put my own name underneath the title?
But from Stephen King to Ben Franklin to …., who had their own secret aliases, to Mark Twain and Dr. Seuss, whose pseudonyms became so famous that they are remembered by their pen names and not their actual names, the nom de plume has a long and proud history in the literary world.
Hosted by Lindsay Ellis and Princess Weekes, It’s Lit! is a show about our favorite books, genres, and why we love to read. It’s Lit has been made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor.
Hosted by: Princess Weekes
Written by: Angelina Meehan
Director: David Schulte
Executive Producer: Amanda Fox
Producer: Stephanie Noone
Editors: Nicole Kopren
Writing Consultants: Maia Krause
Assistant Director of Programming (PBS): Gabrielle Ewing
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- published: 21 Apr 2021
- views: 47574
8:06
How to Choose a Pen Name
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- published: 16 Nov 2017
- views: 115092
19:57
Pen Names for Authors: Pros & Cons | iWriterly
Should you use a pen name (also known as a pseudonym)? In this video, Meg LaTorre of iWriterly talks about 1) reasons to use a pen name, 2) the pros and cons of...
Should you use a pen name (also known as a pseudonym)? In this video, Meg LaTorre of iWriterly talks about 1) reasons to use a pen name, 2) the pros and cons of pen names for authors, and 3) how to decide on a pen name (if you decide using one is right for you).
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Should you use a pen name (also known as a pseudonym)? In this video, Meg LaTorre of iWriterly talks about 1) reasons to use a pen name, 2) the pros and cons of pen names for authors, and 3) how to decide on a pen name (if you decide using one is right for you).
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🎨Character art of Meg created by David B.
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- published: 09 Sep 2020
- views: 16627
11:45
How to Choose a Pen Name
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- published: 28 Jan 2017
- views: 60600
7:36
5 TIPS ON HOW TO CHOOSE A PEN NAME
Hope these 5 tips on how to choose a pen name are helpful!
If you have any questions, please feel free to post them below!
Looking forward to chatting with you...
Hope these 5 tips on how to choose a pen name are helpful!
If you have any questions, please feel free to post them below!
Looking forward to chatting with you in the comments section.
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//A B O U T M E//
Pen names: Lyra Parish & Kennedy Fox (we're an author duo!)
I've been in the indie scene since 2011. I published my first romance novel in 2014 (Weak for Him). Under Kennedy Fox, we've made USA Today 4 times since 2017. With Lyra Parish, I've made top 100 several times on Amazon.
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//R E L E A S E S C H E D U L E//
Taming Him - Jan 30, 2018 - O U T N O W!
Needing Him - April 17, 2018
Chasing Him - July 2018
Keeping Him - Oct 2018
My Week with the F*ckboy - End of 2018
My Week with the Playboy - End of 2018
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//2 0 1 8 U P C O M I N G S I G N I N G S & T R A V E L//
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Groves, Texas 77619
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Hope these 5 tips on how to choose a pen name are helpful!
If you have any questions, please feel free to post them below!
Looking forward to chatting with you in the comments section.
___
//A B O U T M E//
Pen names: Lyra Parish & Kennedy Fox (we're an author duo!)
I've been in the indie scene since 2011. I published my first romance novel in 2014 (Weak for Him). Under Kennedy Fox, we've made USA Today 4 times since 2017. With Lyra Parish, I've made top 100 several times on Amazon.
___
Want to learn more about my books?
Lyra Parish - http://amzn.to/2rOHn9D
Kennedy Fox - http://amzn.to/2BEbpfG
___
//R E L E A S E S C H E D U L E//
Taming Him - Jan 30, 2018 - O U T N O W!
Needing Him - April 17, 2018
Chasing Him - July 2018
Keeping Him - Oct 2018
My Week with the F*ckboy - End of 2018
My Week with the Playboy - End of 2018
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//2 0 1 8 U P C O M I N G S I G N I N G S & T R A V E L//
Book Bonanza - Denver, Colorado - July 20th & 21st
Romance Author Mastermind - Houston, Texas - Sept 27th - 29th
Renaissance City Author Event - Providence, RI - Oct 6th
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//S N A I L M A I L//
Courtney Young
PO BOX 1152
Groves, Texas 77619
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→facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lyraparishauthor
→ twitter: @lyraparish / @kennedyfoxbooks
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- published: 20 Mar 2018
- views: 10315
5:29
Using A Pen Name!
Today I discuss the reasons and the pros/cons of using a pen name when publishing your writing!
Check out Mandi Lynn's video on this same topic - http://www.yo...
Today I discuss the reasons and the pros/cons of using a pen name when publishing your writing!
Check out Mandi Lynn's video on this same topic - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21ouNn0BkQ8
My links!
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Goodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytastic
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Today I discuss the reasons and the pros/cons of using a pen name when publishing your writing!
Check out Mandi Lynn's video on this same topic - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21ouNn0BkQ8
My links!
Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tastic
Goodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytastic
- published: 07 Jan 2013
- views: 30815
3:15
The Pros and Cons of Writing Under a Pen Name
If you are considering using a pen name for your work, there are a few things to keep in mind. Book marketing expert and author Desireé Duffy chose to write und...
If you are considering using a pen name for your work, there are a few things to keep in mind. Book marketing expert and author Desireé Duffy chose to write under the pen name Vanta M. Black because her professional brand was vastly different from her author brand. She didn’t do it to keep her identity a secret, but some may choose a pen name for this reason. In that case, an author must consider how he or she is going to market and promote. Having to completely hide your identity will limit publicity opportunities. Using a pen name, secretly or not, also means you now have two identities to manage. You’ll have double the social media profiles, and possibly multiple websites. This can be a huge undertaking. Finally, a pen name forces an author to split his or her personality, having to jump back and forth between two mindsets and communication strategies. While it’s not impossible to successfully write under a pen name, considering these factors and deciding how you will be able to handle it is an important first step.
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https://wn.com/The_Pros_And_Cons_Of_Writing_Under_A_Pen_Name
If you are considering using a pen name for your work, there are a few things to keep in mind. Book marketing expert and author Desireé Duffy chose to write under the pen name Vanta M. Black because her professional brand was vastly different from her author brand. She didn’t do it to keep her identity a secret, but some may choose a pen name for this reason. In that case, an author must consider how he or she is going to market and promote. Having to completely hide your identity will limit publicity opportunities. Using a pen name, secretly or not, also means you now have two identities to manage. You’ll have double the social media profiles, and possibly multiple websites. This can be a huge undertaking. Finally, a pen name forces an author to split his or her personality, having to jump back and forth between two mindsets and communication strategies. While it’s not impossible to successfully write under a pen name, considering these factors and deciding how you will be able to handle it is an important first step.
Find us online!
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- published: 09 Sep 2019
- views: 1944
15:31
Should YOU use a pen name?? (pros, cons, indie + tradpub examples, & other weird considerations)
This is the most common question I get asked! When will I be announcing my 2nd pen name and why am I waiting? Let's chat reasons for pen names, the weird and mo...
This is the most common question I get asked! When will I be announcing my 2nd pen name and why am I waiting? Let's chat reasons for pen names, the weird and monetary considerations, and give some indie and tradpub examples!!
0:00 Why author names are important
1:11 Kate Cavanaugh is a pen name!
1:18 The biggest reason for a pen names is searchability!
2:48 How DBA's and pen names work when publishing indie (in Texas)
3:17 Why multiple pen names?? Multi-genre authors, reader expectations, etc.
6:29 Amazon's algorithm and their impact and importance on indie sales.
7:08 Building off that, why this affects authortubers specifically.
8:57 Time and monetary costs to multiple pen names and author brands.
12:53 When I'll let y'all know my 2nd pen name...also stats.
15:02 Questions for youuuuu and bloopers!
☟↓ QUESTIONS FOR YOU BELOOOOOW! ↓☟
D I S C U S S I O N Q U E S T I O N S :
What do you think of pen names? Has your opinion changed over time?
What was your fanfiction username??? (Or did/do you have multiple?) How long did it take you to come up with it?
Who are some of your favorite writing resources that share their income reports and breakdowns (specific to their writing or creative career!)??
L I N K S M E N T I O N E D :
@Keylin Rivers and her indie author income breakdown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEo4dkLrjKk
@Alexa Donne and her video on if YouTube helps sell books: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fJ7FSpSkGg&t;=636s
@Chris Fox and his 2019 indie author income breakdown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoXOTj7Y54w&t;=139s
The Lackadaisical Writer podcast: https://sherellewinters.com/category/the-lackadaisical-writer/season-4-2016/
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This is the most common question I get asked! When will I be announcing my 2nd pen name and why am I waiting? Let's chat reasons for pen names, the weird and monetary considerations, and give some indie and tradpub examples!!
0:00 Why author names are important
1:11 Kate Cavanaugh is a pen name!
1:18 The biggest reason for a pen names is searchability!
2:48 How DBA's and pen names work when publishing indie (in Texas)
3:17 Why multiple pen names?? Multi-genre authors, reader expectations, etc.
6:29 Amazon's algorithm and their impact and importance on indie sales.
7:08 Building off that, why this affects authortubers specifically.
8:57 Time and monetary costs to multiple pen names and author brands.
12:53 When I'll let y'all know my 2nd pen name...also stats.
15:02 Questions for youuuuu and bloopers!
☟↓ QUESTIONS FOR YOU BELOOOOOW! ↓☟
D I S C U S S I O N Q U E S T I O N S :
What do you think of pen names? Has your opinion changed over time?
What was your fanfiction username??? (Or did/do you have multiple?) How long did it take you to come up with it?
Who are some of your favorite writing resources that share their income reports and breakdowns (specific to their writing or creative career!)??
L I N K S M E N T I O N E D :
@Keylin Rivers and her indie author income breakdown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEo4dkLrjKk
@Alexa Donne and her video on if YouTube helps sell books: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fJ7FSpSkGg&t;=636s
@Chris Fox and his 2019 indie author income breakdown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoXOTj7Y54w&t;=139s
The Lackadaisical Writer podcast: https://sherellewinters.com/category/the-lackadaisical-writer/season-4-2016/
🌎 F I N D M E O N L I N E :
🐤 Twitter: https://twitter.com/CavanaughWrites
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katecavanaughwrites/
💛 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/katecavanaugh
🔆 Website: http://katecavanaugh.co/index.php/blog/
✍️ Medium: https://medium.com/@katecavanaughwrites
🙌 NaNoWriMo: https://nanowrimo.org/participants/writersgonnawrite
🎥 E Q U I P M E N T U S E D & W H A T I W R I T E W I T H :
*My bullet journal / writing & travel notebook: https://amzn.to/2UkrF0r
*My main camera for vlogging and time-lapse: https://amzn.to/321RbtW
Scrivener for my word processing needs: https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview
*My "rainbow pens": https://amzn.to/2ZAiWIw
*My tiny camera with a gimbal for on-the-go and motion-lapse: https://amzn.to/2ZtQzzF
Aeon Timeline to create visual timelines for my stories: https://www.aeontimeline.com/
*these are affiliate links, where I receive a small commission that helps the channel! Feel free to ignore. :)
💌 S N A I L M A I L M E :
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607 E. Blanco Road
Boerne, TX 78006
#authortube #writing #publishing
- published: 21 Dec 2020
- views: 8879