Pen Name Question.

Brenduh · May 20, 2009

Is it possible to find out the real name of an author if they publish their book in a pen name? I know if I used a pen name I would have to give my real name for payment, but is there any way for people to find out my real name?

brainstorm77 · May 20, 2009

Depends on how well known you become would be my guess. Most people in general prob don't care to know if the author is using a pen name or not. Perhaps I'm wrong.

Bubastes · May 20, 2009

A lot of romance novels are written under pen names, but I can always find the author's real name by looking at the copyright page (at the front of the book).

brainstorm77 · May 20, 2009

Bubastes said:
A lot of romance novels are written under pen names, but I can always find the author's real name by looking at the copyright page (at the front of the book).

True enough.

Brenduh · May 20, 2009

I wonder if there is a way around that. I have a reason, I'm not just paranoid

Bubastes · May 20, 2009

It's possible to get copyright protection under the pen name rather than your own name. That's something you can arrange with the publisher when the time comes.

veinglory · May 20, 2009

Technically it is possible to not have your real name appear anywhere in public. Realistically if someone actually wants to find out "who you really are" they will probably be able to.

Brenduh · May 20, 2009

Thank you.

Pen Name Question.

Brenduh

brainstorm77

practical experience, FTW

Bubastes

bananaed

brainstorm77

practical experience, FTW

Brenduh

Bubastes

bananaed

veinglory

volitare nequeo

Brenduh