ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A podcast, hosts Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black discuss why every author should consider writing under a pen name, from protecting your privacy and your family to choosing a name that's easy to spell and say.
Other questions include:
- How long should authors market a book before publication?
- Can you submit an AI-edited story to a journal that bans AI-generated work?
- How do you spot scam book club and publisher offers?
- Do indie authors need to buy their own barcodes?
- Should a literary agent ever charge an upfront fee for representation?
- Can you register a copyright under a pseudonym?
And more!
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About the Hosts
Michael La Ronn is ALLi's Outreach Manager. He is the author of over 80 science fiction & fantasy books and self-help books for writers. He writes from the great plains of Iowa and has managed to write while raising a family, working a full-time job, and even attending law school classes in the evenings (now graduated!). You can find his fiction at www.michaellaronn.com and his videos and books for writers at www.authorlevelup.com.
Sacha Black is a bestselling and competition winning author, rebel podcaster, speaker and casual rule breaker. She writes fiction under a secret pen name and other books about the art of writing. When Sacha isn't writing, she runs ALLi's blog. She lives in England, with her wife and genius, giant of a son. You can find her on her website, her podcast, and on Instagram.
