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Topic started on 19-8-2008 @ 01:50 PM by ANoNyMiKE

Alright, lets say I had some experiences to retell and/or information I'd like to share, albeit anonymously. In the the form of a book publication. A pen name is the first thing that comes to mind but it always seems like the people behind the pen names get revealed... maybe it's only the more famous people?

What actually happens in that kind of situation? I mean is it only because observant readers recognize the author's style and it eventually gets around? Or is there a more active/direct way of rooting the author out that people pursue just for the sake of exposing him/her?

What I want to put out doesn't have me hiding from say, the government because it all took place quite a long time ago.. but rather it would negatively impact my career if I was associated with this kind of thing in a public way and so I would otherwise need to wait until I retire I guess.. (loooong ways away).

Anyone know anything about this sort of thing?

reply posted on 19-8-2008 @ 01:58 PM by kidflash2008

reply to post by ANoNyMiKE

"Go Ask Alice" a required reading book in high school was published anonymously. You would need an agent, and they would keep your name out of it. The agent would collect royalties and other fees for you.

There are many books published anonymously, but you could get a pen name instead if you want to publish more than one book.

reply posted on 19-8-2008 @ 02:05 PM by ANoNyMiKE

Originally posted by kidflash2008
reply to post by ANoNyMiKE

"Go Ask Alice" a required reading book in high school was published anonymously. You would need an agent, and they would keep your name out of it. The agent would collect royalties and other fees for you.

There are many books published anonymously, but you could get a pen name instead if you want to publish more than one book.

Hmm thanks a lot for the info! I didn't realize it was a common occurrence.. Have you published anything yourself? Out of curiosity.. unless of course it's a secret

reply posted on 19-8-2008 @ 02:15 PM by kidflash2008

reply to post by ANoNyMiKE

No, and if I did I would use my real name. There is an interesting period in my life I have thought about making into a novel (changing the names of the participants). I think everyone has thought about writing a novel.

reply posted on 19-8-2008 @ 02:20 PM by ANoNyMiKE

reply to post by kidflash2008

You mean like a memoir? I've started mine actually

Under my own name, or that would be somewhat of a waste of time I would think..

I figured I should write down the first 1/3 of my life while it's fresh rather than wait till I'm 60 and try to recount the whole thing accurately. I don't plan to publish that until I'm actually through the majority of what I want to accomplish in this life though.

reply posted on 19-8-2008 @ 02:45 PM by prevenge

Originally posted by ANoNyMiKE but rather it would negatively impact my career if I was associated with this kind of thing in a public way and so I would otherwise need to wait until I retire I guess.. (loooong ways away).

Anyone know anything about this sort of thing?

Well Mr. Crichton,

You could always forfeit all profits and contribute it to the Creative Commons.
creativecommons.org...

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reply posted on 19-8-2008 @ 02:55 PM by ANoNyMiKE

Originally posted by prevenge

Originally posted by ANoNyMiKE but rather it would negatively impact my career if I was associated with this kind of thing in a public way and so I would otherwise need to wait until I retire I guess.. (loooong ways away).

Anyone know anything about this sort of thing?

Well Mr. Crichton,
You could always forfeit all profits and contribute it to the Creative Commons.
creativecommons.org...

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