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What’s an appropriate pen-name for a poet on the climb for fame? First of all, it should have a ring to it, a certain literary allure about it. Make it clever, give it an appeal even though it isn’t yours or real. Choose a name that draws the ear and promises a lucrative career. Sound and purposeful psychology when coupled with creativity will boost sales for years to come – a strategy that pays a handsome sum. But you should know immediately it’s not fullproof, with no guarantee that a name (real or not) will do what a hopeful writer wants it to – increase his reputation and sales. It’s a risk, and a risk often fails. I should know, for of my many pseudos none have brought me sales or kudos.

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Date: 7/17/2025 7:27:00 AM
Call yourself William Shakespeare Maurice - it may work lol:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 7/17/2025 6:44:00 AM
Enjoyed your write! Writing is tricky, especially poetry - which poem will sell…
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Maurice Rigoler
Date: 7/18/2025 5:43:00 PM
Dear Kim, writing is more than tricky, it's also frustrating when what you'd like to write you can't because the words refuse to cooperate! I'm re-editing my third version of a narrative on the Great Horned Owl, a bird well established in the wilds of New England. If I can polish it to my satisfaction I'll submit to a contest with a very high monetary award. / Maurice

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