Tag Archives: names

How (not) to name your minor characters…

Posted on June 7, 2020 by

I may be having problems with my current work-in-progress… Draft one was completed and polished a few months ago and went to my fabulous editor for the first edit. (Edit 1 is mainly about the plot, structure and character development) … Continue reading →

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The Name Game – or, what (not) to call your characters…

Posted on August 2, 2015 by

We’ve talked before about the problems people face finding the right name for their children and animals. But for writers, name-finding problems don’t stop there; they carry straight on into the tricky task of finding good names for our characters. … Continue reading →

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A budgie called Balthasar…

Posted on May 10, 2015 by

So the new princess is Charlotte Elizabeth Diana. A tactful choice that – presumably – pleased everyone in the family. I’m glad they included Diana. It isn’t easy, choosing a name for a new arrival, no matter how many legs … Continue reading →

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