Write under a another name?

Question

RE: my writings, if i publish it under another (false)name, is this ok? and is there a formal process to do to make this happen?
thanks! :)

Answer 1

Yes you can this is both legal and okay .. it is called a pen name or a pseudonym. Totally legal just as some actors or singers have stage names.

http://mdmd.essortment.com/penname_ravc.htm
the above site has an article on whether you should pursue a pen name

http://www.ivanhoffman.com/pennames.html
this is the best site it tells you how to copyright your pen name so that no other authors can publish under your name

Good luck with your writing!

Answer 2

You may write under any name you wish. When you enter into a contract with a publisher, that is all taken care of. Pax - C

Answer 3

Sure, happens all the time.

Richard Bachman = Stephen King
Sinclair, Upton = Frederick Garrison
Anne Rice = Anne Rampling

Etc many times over.

Answer 4

George Orwell and the Yorkshire vet who wrote "All things Great and Small" did it, so you're in good company.

Just tell your publisher you want to use a pen name. Don't pick "Stuart Kings" or people will know it's a fake.

Answer 5

Mark Twain's real name was Samuel Clemens. It's called a pseudonym. Just pick one, use it and agree with the publisher that you'll be paid under your real name.

Answer 6

it's called a pen name people who write stories ie books sometimes write under a different name it's very common.