Have you ever wondered how and why some of the most famous authors of all time decided upon their pen names? There are countless reasons as to why each author adopted a nom de plume. Many women, such as the Brontë sisters, used pseudonyms to ensure their works would be taken seriously as female writers. Some authors simply wanted to remain anonymous, while others were actually hiding from the law. The infographic below shows some of the most famous pen names and the famous authors behind them.
If you’ve been wanting to adopt your own nom de plume, but not sure where to look for inspiration, Invaluable created this fun pen name generator to help do so. It develops a unique name for you based on your genre and gender preference. Play around and be sure to decide on one that best represents you and your work!
