They use pen names to write what they want to while keeping their real identities secret For illustrative purposes Image Credit: Stock image
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: For centuries, the use of pen names has been implemented in writing by various notable Arab and western authors wanting to conceal their true identities. Writers use pseudonyms for a variety of reasons, and many successful, classic writers are more widely known by their pen names than their real ones.
While author pseudonyms are less widely used now, especially in the digital age, there are still a number of reasons why a writer may choose to use one.