Category Archives: names of fictional characters

Introducing . . .

One of the most FUN things a writer of fiction gets to do is make friends with people. Yes, writing is a solitary business, and as a writer I am mostly alone at my computer with no other co-workers except … Continue reading

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SECONDARY CHARACTERS–Who are they?

When writers brainstorm a story, their focus is usually on the main characters—who are they, what are their goals and motivations, what makes them tick, where are they going, and how are they going to get there? But more often … Continue reading

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WHAT’S IN A NAME

One of the questions authors are asked (along with Where do you get your story ideas?) is How do you come up with the names for your characters? Naming my characters is part of getting to know them, and I … Continue reading

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