Pen name
/ˈpɛn ˌneɪm/
A pen name is a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name, often for privacy or branding.
Examples
- Many famous authors have used a pen name to avoid gender bias in publishing.
- He decided to adopt a pen name when switching from romance to horror novels.
- They revealed the truth that the beloved children's books were written under a pen name.
- The author's real identity was hidden behind a well-known pen name.
- She published her first novel under a pen name to keep her teaching career private.
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