How does one develop a nom de plume?

Question

Pen names, nom de plumes - how does one manage to earn a name for theirselves as an artist? I've met several artists that have used pen names instead of their real names to present theirselves to the public, and are actually very well known for them. I mean, there may be copyright/trademark problems, especially if you just "do it", right? because anybody can (wether intentionally or accidentally) use your name and use it for their own.

So, my question is, how do you start? do you just "do it", do you sign a legal documentation? or what?

Answer 1

Stephen King wrote under a pen name; so did Samuel Clemens..it's simply a matter of using whatever name you wish and if you want to copyright, go ahead...same as if you used your real name. Legally, you should consult an attorney to discuss protection of that name if you think money will be tied to it because you will need to legitimize the aka or alias for cashing checks, etc. aka = "also known as"

Answer 2

Create a work and use your desired nom de plume in place of your real name as the creator. As long as your nom de plume isn't "Stephen King" or "Monet" or something like that, you should be fine.

Answer 3

Just do it. You can use any name that you want to, for any purpose, without any legalities, as long as you're not defrauding anyone. A nom de plume is only a nickname. You can use any nickname you want to.

Answer 4

just begin using the name everywhere.

2 years ago there was no "Disco Legend Zeke" i created the name, then started using it everywhere. My contracts specify that "Disco Legend" must appear before my name.

I use the name when I post comments to stories i find interesting.

Be sure and put the name you want to use into several search engines to be sure you are not spending time on someone else's mark.

Answer 5

I guess the only way to develop a nom de plume is to put your name on something that is out of the ordinary...or better still, outstanding. Like O Henry did...............

Answer 6

When you publish a piece of art or writing, the publisher usually doesn't require your real name. It is a bit more difficult to publish a piece of writing, but for your art, you can just sign your name and sell it, soon, you'll develope your own name.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

I guess you could sign your name and then write AKA and your pen name - Dennis Van Borington aka Don Vanborg

Answer 9

Make one up.
Why didn't you ask any of the "several artists that have used pen names" when you met.

Answer 10

By using the chosen name, and by being recognized by it in your writings or field of endeavor.