+A pseudonym is an assumed name chosen by an individual, often to conceal their true [Identity](/wiki/identity) or for artistic purposes. This chosen name, sometimes a [Pen Name](/wiki/pen-name) for writers, allows for a separation between the person's private self and their public work or persona.
+## See also
+- [Alias](/wiki/alias)
+- [Anonymity](/wiki/anonymity)
+- [Authorship](/wiki/authorship)