From the point of view of attractiveness for the reader, it is important not only the name of the book, but also the name of its author. Many writers have used literary pseudonyms for one reason or another and know that the correct pseudonym plays an important role in the process of publishing and selling a book. However, what should be guided when choosing a pseudonym?
Instructions
Step 1
The very word "pseudonym" (from the Greek pseudonymos - "false name") means a name that a person uses in any public activity instead of the present. The reasons for using a pseudonym can be very different. Fear of persecution by the authorities or radical critics, the desire to get rid of a dissonant name, the desire to hide origin or gender - this is not a complete list of reasons why people write under pseudonyms. Some authors are generally known only under pseudonyms, and their real names are known only to literary scholars. Regardless of why you should use a pseudonym, you should be guided by certain logic when choosing it.
Step 2
First, your pseudonym should be euphonic, unless, of course, you initially set yourself the opposite task (for example, to ridicule or puzzle readers). The surname (or a combination of initials and surnames) should not be consonant with abusive, negatively colored words. Write down the nickname in English letters: perhaps a surname that looks harmless in Russian will turn out to be funny or indecent for English-speaking people. Do not forget to try all variations of the combination of the first and last name to avoid unpleasant incidents.
Step 3
You should not choose the names of famous people, especially writers, as a pseudonym, as you may be accused of trying to appropriate someone else's fame. However, it is perfectly acceptable to play with a well-known name by changing a few letters. On the other hand, such a step will enable readers to suspect you of borrowing not only your name, but also creative ideas.
Step 4
Many authors, in search of pseudonyms, turned to the history of their own family, because sometimes the maiden name of a great-grandmother, for example, turned out to be much more euphonious and attractive than the real name of the writer. In addition, this option allows you to preserve the family heritage.
Step 5
One of the most popular ways to come up with a pseudonym is to play around with your real name and surname. Take the first or last letters of the name, add a syllable or two from the last name to them, and perhaps you will have a wonderful euphonious nickname. Oddly enough, a fairly large number of pseudonyms appeared from children's nicknames and nicknames.
