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Author Name
Asked by Isiah Pulido on August 25, 2023
Hi Jerry,
There are names that have a good ring to it. I was considering having a different author name when my book is published, in order to have more appeal and something that is easy to remember. Such as from Isiah Pulido to Isaiah John Paul. What would be some pros and cons of a name change and would you recommend this? Thank you Jerry!
Jerry's Answer
The only thing you have to consider, Isiah, is that whatever you choose you'll be stuck with for as long as you're an author. The publisher will count on you to be the face of your book and be out promoting it, and you'll need to be that new name. If that's doable and you're up for it, I say go for it.