How many pen names does author Central have?

The good news is you’re allowed to have up to 3 different author profiles on one account. All you need is to log into your Amazon Author Central account. Next, go to the books tab and then click on the Add More Books button. Now, search for a book you’ve written under the pen name and add it.

What is an authors pen name called?

pseudonym
A pseudonym is a fictitious name taken by a writer in place of their real name. The term “pseudonym” is a Greek word that literally means “false name.”

Can I change my name in Amazon author Central?

With Author Central however, they’ll still be linked to your other name. You can either create the new pen name in AC and claim them (they’ll be linked to both names), or you can email AC and they can change it for you.

Can I have 2 KDP accounts?

Can you have multiple KDP accounts? Yes, but you will need a company for every extra account you want to have (assuming you have the first account under your name). Although opening a US company online is trivial, keeping the accounts and taking care of state and federal obligations is not.

Can you publish on Amazon with a pen name?

Yes, you can publish on Amazon with a pseudonym , to preserve your identity, for whatever reason. You can do the same thing on Nook, iBooks, Smashwords and Kobobooks.

What should my pseudonym be?

Choosing a pseudonym can be as daunting as naming a character, especially since the character is you. The simplest pen name would be a variation of your own name, such as a middle name, nickname, or initials. Many authors change only their last name so they don’t have to remember what first name to use at conferences.

Why did JK Rowling use a pseudonym?

I certainly wanted to take my writing persona as far away as possible from me, so a male pseudonym seemed a good idea. It doesn’t consciously change the way I write. I think I write differently, because it’s a very different genre.

How do I publish my pen name on Amazon?

You log into your KDP Publisher’s Account, go to your Bookshelf, and then “Add New Title.” Then, you’ll click “Add Contributors.” In that section, you’ll type the Kindle publishing pseudonym that you’ve chosen, as the Author. (See image). Simply by doing that, you’ve created your Amazon self publishing pseudonym.

How many pen names can you use on KDP?

You’re allowed 3 pen names under one account. (2) Amazon promptly mixed up the names and books on both accounts. A pen name book would appear with my real name and bio.

How many pen names can you have on Amazon?

Once Amazon has verified the name belongs to you, it will be listed from now on as part of a drop-down list in the upper right of Amazon Author Central. As mentioned before, you can do this for seven pen names per Amazon Author Central profiles. Welcome to the world of multiple pen names!

Do I need to copyright my pen name?

Under U.S. law you can’t copyright a name, real or fictitious. Copyrights protect authorship, such as short stories, poems, or novels. You can register a manuscript under a pen name at the copyright office (www.copyright.gov). You’ll have to provide some information, including your real address.

How do you get paid under a pen name?

If you want to know how to get paid under a pen name, that is a bit more complicated. Necessarily it will require you to create a legal entity under the pen name. There are a few different options to consider, like a DBA (Doing Business As) registration. Also, you may consider getting a Certificate of an Assumed Name.

How do I claim a pen name?

You can register a manuscript under a pen name at the copyright office (www.copyright.gov). You’ll have to provide some information, including your real address. But if you really want to keep your true identity under wraps, set up a post office box and have information from the office sent there.

How do I make a pseudonym for myself?

Making Your Own Pseudonym. Consider how much of your real name you want to keep. You can shorten your name from something like William to Will, or Ashley to Ash, or simply choose a name that is similar. Decide what kind of genre you want to write and choose a name that fits it.

What is Stephen King’s pen name?

Richard Bachman
The KingThe King of horror
Stephen King/Nicknames
Seven of his books, in fact—most of them published early in his career, between 1977 and 1985. Those were the years when King, a newly established young writer, published secretly under his pseudonym of choice, “Richard Bachman,” enjoying the anonymity for quite some time before his cover was blown.