INFOGRAPHIC: A History of Pen Names

Pseudonyms, pen names, and noms de plume have been used by writers for many different reasons in many different eras. Everyone from Charlotte Bronte and George Orwell to Stephen King and J.K. Rowling have used pen names for all or part of their careers. This infographic from printerinks takes a closer look at literary pen names through history.

infographic pen names

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