Ah. I see you also had a question about pen names. This is a decision you would have to make for yourself. Whichever pen name you'd like to be referred to as on the platform. I have multiple names across different things I've done, but I list them all on my website so people can know I'm the same person. However, everyone is different. Some DON'T want others to associate them with other personas etc. it's all up to you and which one you think should be public-facing. ALSO, there's another option to simply create a streaming name and leave the pen names out of it. You can still have a successful streaming career without directly associating yourself with your previous works. And if you'd still like to promote those works, you can! You don't have to call them your own books because there are several writing streamers who promote the work of others. You can even invite more authors to give you their books to promote if you want to blend in and not make it super obvious 😉

Regardless, there's so much to discuss here and everyone handles it all in their own special ways! I'd love to continue this conversation.

I totally get the 'too much social media' thing, but even if you don't want to stream yourself, you can still pop into other streams from time to time for accountability, focus, and even promotion! Still, don't let it stress you out. It's meant to be a tool, not an extra chore that doesn't benefit you. Much success with your other social media endeavors!

This is totally a thing people do. I have a keyboard cam that shows my hands on the keys and I have a fun keyboard that lights up. I do this in addition to showing my face, but there are some people who have that only. There are also some artists who show the back of their head while painting a canvas, etc. and I'm sure that a writer can do the same thing. But, like I said, even if a person doesn't want to be seen, they can still stream on Twitch! 😉 Some are simply a voice. Some have avatars on screen in place of themself. Some even show a generic screen with nothing on it. It's all up to the streamer and what they prefer. :3

Looking forward to see what you come up with! 😀

I'm happy this provided some insight! Hopefully you tap into all that Twitch has to offer now that you're aware. <3

Glad you enjoyed the article and I hope you decide to take advantage of the platform's perks for your benefit! <3

You can have as much or as little equipment as you'd like! It all depends on your plans. If you are just joining other people's streams, you can just use your existing phone or computer or tablet or whatever you used to reply to this post. If you are planning on streaming, however, you may be able to do the same. There are so many options and choices, so many levels and stream types. Absolutely anyone can do it, and I'd be willing to help you explore all the ways you can! <3

Or what about a Sideview or from the back or perhaps overhead view maybe for people who don't want to show their face or their screen? I have no experience with twitch whatsoever just remembered my writing mentor Harvey Stanbrough has a writing book with a great Pic of him on the cover, from the back, at his computer. Could also wear a ball cap or such perhaps to remain somewhat mysterious