Pen name, pseudonym, nom-de-plume, it seems the term for an author’s alternative name has many different names itself but it all boils down to one thing, a pretend name you use when writing your books. Why would you use one, and should you?

Shakespere once asked “What’s in a name?” and the answer is a lot. Names are very important when it comes to developing a character in your book, so there are certain rules that should be followed to make sure you get it right.