In episode 2 of borrowed solace: the podcast, Addey and Nicole discussed pen names and all the good, the bad, and the ugly that comes with choosing to use your real name, or opting to use a nom de plume.
If you are interested in learning more about pen names and exploring some of the resources we mentioned, visit the links below:
BehindTheName.com (a great resource for picking your pen name!)
How to Choose the Perfect Pen Name
How to Choose a Pen Name (and examples of some famous pen names to get you thinking!)
Author Pen Names: 5 Reasons they’re a Bad Idea in the Digital Age
Why Nonfiction Writers Shouldn’t Use a Pen Name
And, as always, we want to hear from you!
Pretend we’re sitting in your living room drinking some tea (Addey’s beverage of choice) or a cappuccino (Nicole’s potable pick-me-up) and leave your comments below! Discussions only work if there’s input from all sides, and we can’t wait to hear what you think.