IF you have a pen name established in another genre and industry (NY publishing) with some success but it is a Complete Departure from your writing for screen--would you use your pen name to establish credibility (as in 'yes, I am a professional and can hit a deadline, tell a great story, etc.) or do you take the leap and create a new persona for Hollywood? I'd love to hear some input on this one!
Screenwriting : What's in a name? by Renee Bernard
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I would 100% go with the pen name, at least to get my foot in the door. I once heard something forever ago where you HAVE to use your real name in screenwriting. I have no idea how true that is. But to get my foot in the door? Hellz. yes, use the name that people know. That's just my personal suggestion.
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Renee. Use whatever name will get people to read your screenplays. How many have you written and are you adapting any of your books?
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You can use your pen name for anything you like, however you want to be known should apply to anything and everything you do :)
I've written about seventeen novels and these projects are definitely not related to that work. I have been advised that it would be smart to look at book-to-film opportunities but I wouldn't want to be the one writing the adaptations since I am hoping to branch off from that brand if I can. Thanks for asking, Dan Guardino!