The 5 Minute Author

Welcome to the award-winning 5 Minute Author, the only short form podcast to get you informed about writing and self-publishing. I’m Sonja Dewing, award-winning creative writer, CEO of Women’s Thriller Writers Association, and happy dog mom to giant puppy Bo. Let’s get started.

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Why and How to Use a Pen Name

November 15, 2022 • Sonja Dewing • Season 1 • Episode 30

My friend and fellow author Dita asked me to talk about pen names. What is the process? Is it beneficial to have several pen names for different genres?

I’ll share my own experiences, as well as why other others use pen names.

I write most of my work under my own name - Sonja Dewing. That’s my adventure thrillers and my fractured fairy tales and...

Find show notes on my website at https://womensthrillerwriters.com/blog-2/