Nom De Plume (Noun)
Meaning
An author's pseudonym.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The famous author's nom de plume allowed her to write freely without being associated with her past works.
- J.K. Rowling used a nom de plume when writing her crime novels to distance herself from the Harry Potter series.
- Many writers have used a nom de plume to explore different genres without being tied to their usual style.
- Stephen King's nom de plume Richard Bachman was used to see if his books would be successful based on their own merit.
- Using a nom de plume can provide an author with the freedom to experiment and take risks without affecting their established reputation.