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Questions tagged [pseudonym]

This tag should be used for questions about pseudonyms, for example about an author choosing not to reveal his real name to his audience by using a pseudonym when publishing. Pseudonyms are also sometimes called pen-names.

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I own an unpublished, bound manuscript (non-fiction/historical). Author is pseudonym, no citations. Can I cite/edit and assume some rights?

I have recently acquired a bound, typed, hand-finished (maps, ancient symbols) manuscript. The author has elected to use a pseudonym and I have exhausted hours of effort trying to find evidence to the ...
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Publishing anonymously; using a "proxy" author

I'd like to submit a short story for publication with (publisher here). However, I'm a very private person and I'm not entirely happy with the protections afforded by a pseudonym. If I were to sell my ...
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How do I choose a good pen name?

Is it fine if I choose a pen name that uses my own name with a surname of a different language?
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