5 Things to Consider When Naming Your Characters
Edie here. Today I'm super excited to introduce guest blogger, Erica Vetsch. She and several other writers (including our own Ane Mulligan) have just written an amazing book on writing, Writing from the Trenches . Be sure to give Erica a warm welcome and check out this newest book on writing. 5 Things to Consider When Naming Your Characters by Erica Vetsch @EricaVetsch Do you struggle to find just the right name for your fictional characters? It can be a challenge, for sure. Sometimes a character springs into your head with all their quirks and abilities and facial features and with their name solidly in place. Other times, you�re piecing together a character through discovery, asking, coaxing, sometimes begging them to reveal themselves, their personality, and their name. However you create your characters, naming them can be tricky. Here are the things to consider when it comes to putting a moniker on your hero or heroine. 5 Things About Naming Characters 1. Consider the time pe...