I was wondering if anyone could help me out with this. Now I'm not considering writing under a completely assumed name as I think it is a ridiculous pain to do so. But my first and last names together seem like lengthy mouthful. I was curious about the legality of using my middle name and last name only, without using my first initial. Would this still be like writing under a pseudonym? Can I submit my work under my shorter name and omit my first name (aside from the times where they would need my full name)? Or should I treat it like a pseudonym and submit under my full name, and publish under my shorter name? Thanks in advance for any help you can give me!
Treat it like a pseudonym, because that's what it is. Regardless of where you came to it from. Put the name you want it to be published under as the by-line, and everything else as your legal name (correspondence, ect).
Thanks so much Banzai! I kinda figured I should, but was hoping I could get away with it. Just because it would be easier. Truly appreciate your input!
No worries It's really not any more difficult. If you're uncertain once you reach the negotiating with a publisher phase, then you can just tell them "I'd like it published under this name..." Psuedonyms are very common practice.
I guess it is with all the J.K. Rowlings and such. BTW, I love your avatar! I happen to be a scrubs addict myself.
