A lot of people think bylines are important because we writers like to see our names published. ... A bylined piece is easy to add to your portfolio. When there's a byline, it's obvious that you did the writing. And a strong portfolio helps you stay in business as a freelance writer.

What is the purpose of a byline?

The byline (or by-line in British English) on a newspaper or magazine article gives the name of the writer of the article.

What is the purpose of including an author byline?

The byline for a journal article gives the name of the writer, and can include additional information, such as the data and a brief article summary. Name appearing in the byline reflecting contributors that deserve inclusion as authors of the research.