Comments on: stupid question time http://www.stephanietyler.com/blog/2004/12/31/stupid-question-time/ Just another WordPress weblog Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:09:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: Sasha http://www.stephanietyler.com/blog/2004/12/31/stupid-question-time/#comment-1466 Sasha Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.stephanietyler.com/blog/2004/12/31/stupid-question-time/#comment-1466 I use a pen name. And when submitting I use my real name, and just put my website address at the bottom of the letters. Most editors figure it out. As for RWA, I'm not help there. I've only enetered two RWA contests and I used my real name. I use a pen name. And when submitting I use my real name, and just put my website address at the bottom of the letters. Most editors figure it out. As for RWA, I’m not help there. I’ve only enetered two RWA contests and I used my real name.

]]> By: Teresa http://www.stephanietyler.com/blog/2004/12/31/stupid-question-time/#comment-1467 Teresa Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.stephanietyler.com/blog/2004/12/31/stupid-question-time/#comment-1467 I also some contests on the entry forms ask if you use a pen name don't they? I've been thinking about pen names a lot lately and will most likely be switching over so I'm very interested in these comments. I also some contests on the entry forms ask if you use a pen name don’t they? I’ve been thinking about pen names a lot lately and will most likely be switching over so I’m very interested in these comments.

]]> By: Margee http://www.stephanietyler.com/blog/2004/12/31/stupid-question-time/#comment-1468 Margee Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.stephanietyler.com/blog/2004/12/31/stupid-question-time/#comment-1468 The issue last summer with the RWA GH was the author that was being stalked and didn't want her real name (which was the one the stalker knew) on the RWA website. RWA posted her real name, but the stalker (who is from Houston) did not make an appearance at the conference in Dallas. The issue last summer with the RWA GH was the author that was being stalked and didn’t want her real name (which was the one the stalker knew) on the RWA website. RWA posted her real name, but the stalker (who is from Houston) did not make an appearance at the conference in Dallas.

]]> By: Steph T. http://www.stephanietyler.com/blog/2004/12/31/stupid-question-time/#comment-1469 Steph T. Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.stephanietyler.com/blog/2004/12/31/stupid-question-time/#comment-1469 I never understood why RWA made such a big stink about wanting the author's real name listed, Margee. For some reason, that solidified in my mind that RWA wants authors to use their real name for RWA membership/contest purposes. I can totally understand not wanting your real name anywhere on the internet... I never understood why RWA made such a big stink about wanting the author’s real name listed, Margee. For some reason, that solidified in my mind that RWA wants authors to use their real name for RWA membership/contest purposes. I can totally understand not wanting your real name anywhere on the internet…

]]> By: Cece http://www.stephanietyler.com/blog/2004/12/31/stupid-question-time/#comment-1470 Cece Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.stephanietyler.com/blog/2004/12/31/stupid-question-time/#comment-1470 I think for contests you have to use your real name... I think for contests you have to use your real name…

]]> By: Sylvia Day http://www.stephanietyler.com/blog/2004/12/31/stupid-question-time/#comment-1471 Sylvia Day Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.stephanietyler.com/blog/2004/12/31/stupid-question-time/#comment-1471 Well, I'm not sure how much help I can be. In a way, Sylvia Day is a pen name because it is my maiden name and not my married name (which is my legal name). RWA has me on the roster with my married name, but I use my maiden name for everything writing related, contests and otherwise. On my Kensington contract it has my full name with my maiden name as a middle name (same thing for my GH entries, whose e-mail confirmations came to me under Sylvia Day). I enter all RWA contests under Sylvia Day. I send all agent/publisher correspondence and queries under Sylvia Day. The only time they need to know my real name is if we're signing something legal. I don't see how contest wins can help you if they're not associated with the name you intend to use in publication, but that's just me. Well, I’m not sure how much help I can be. In a way, Sylvia Day is a pen name because it is my maiden name and not my married name (which is my legal name). RWA has me on the roster with my married name, but I use my maiden name for everything writing related, contests and otherwise.

On my Kensington contract it has my full name with my maiden name as a middle name (same thing for my GH entries, whose e-mail confirmations came to me under Sylvia Day). I enter all RWA contests under Sylvia Day. I send all agent/publisher correspondence and queries under Sylvia Day. The only time they need to know my real name is if we’re signing something legal.

I don’t see how contest wins can help you if they’re not associated with the name you intend to use in publication, but that’s just me.

]]> By: Steph T. http://www.stephanietyler.com/blog/2004/12/31/stupid-question-time/#comment-1472 Steph T. Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.stephanietyler.com/blog/2004/12/31/stupid-question-time/#comment-1472 Cece - I thought so too...but I'm with Sylvia in that I don't see how contests wins under your real name help... Sylvia - under the members page - are you listed as pen or married name then? I need to get this under control - way too confusing. Although when I emailed GE coordinator she said no problem with me using my pen-name. Now I've just got to get the RWA # to match it/coordinate with it. Cece - I thought so too…but I’m with Sylvia in that I don’t see how contests wins under your real name help…

Sylvia - under the members page - are you listed as pen or married name then?

I need to get this under control - way too confusing. Although when I emailed GE coordinator she said no problem with me using my pen-name. Now I’ve just got to get the RWA # to match it/coordinate with it.

]]> By: Sylvia Day http://www.stephanietyler.com/blog/2004/12/31/stupid-question-time/#comment-1473 Sylvia Day Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.stephanietyler.com/blog/2004/12/31/stupid-question-time/#comment-1473 Steph, On my actual member page that you need my passward to enter, it says Welcome Sylvia Day!, because under profile it asks for "nickname" and that's where I put my pen name. But the information below that shows my married name. Does that make sense? Steph,
On my actual member page that you need my passward to enter, it says Welcome Sylvia Day!, because under profile it asks for “nickname” and that’s where I put my pen name. But the information below that shows my married name. Does that make sense?

]]> By: Steph T. http://www.stephanietyler.com/blog/2004/12/31/stupid-question-time/#comment-1474 Steph T. Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.stephanietyler.com/blog/2004/12/31/stupid-question-time/#comment-1474 That makes total sense (that's your personal page, right?)- but I'm thinking about the page that you can request your name to be added as an unpubbed member - more of a listing of all the unpubbed members in alpha. order...but maybe listing my pen-name as a nickname will take care of that... maybe drinking now will help some too :) That makes total sense (that’s your personal page, right?)- but I’m thinking about the page that you can request your name to be added as an unpubbed member - more of a listing of all the unpubbed members in alpha. order…but maybe listing my pen-name as a nickname will take care of that…

maybe drinking now will help some too :)

]]> By: Steph T. http://www.stephanietyler.com/blog/2004/12/31/stupid-question-time/#comment-1475 Steph T. Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.stephanietyler.com/blog/2004/12/31/stupid-question-time/#comment-1475 have just answered my own question - Sylvia is listed under member links with pen-name, and so is Emma... So now it's about reconciling the member # with the pen-name. I think. Again I ask why RWA had an issue with authors using their 'real' names for the GH? Sheesh. Def. drinking now. have just answered my own question - Sylvia is listed under member links with pen-name, and so is Emma…

So now it’s about reconciling the member # with the pen-name. I think. Again I ask why RWA had an issue with authors using their ‘real’ names for the GH? Sheesh.

Def. drinking now.

]]> By: Cece http://www.stephanietyler.com/blog/2004/12/31/stupid-question-time/#comment-1476 Cece Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.stephanietyler.com/blog/2004/12/31/stupid-question-time/#comment-1476 Hmmmmm I've got a real problem then cause um my pen name ain't part of my real name (yet). Hmmmmm I’ve got a real problem then cause um my pen name ain’t part of my real name (yet).

]]> By: Sasha http://www.stephanietyler.com/blog/2004/12/31/stupid-question-time/#comment-1477 Sasha Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.stephanietyler.com/blog/2004/12/31/stupid-question-time/#comment-1477 My pen name isn't even close to my real name and it's never been a problem. but like I said, I've only ever enterd 2 RWA contests. My pen name isn’t even close to my real name and it’s never been a problem. but like I said, I’ve only ever enterd 2 RWA contests.

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