Random Writing Exercise #24
I know it’s been so long since I’ve posted, but I promise I’m still updating this blog! Here’s the next writing exercise:
When starting a new novel, brainstorm a list of names before you start writing. Take the book’s setting into account with ethnicity and meanings of names, and also gender, society or pop culture, and personality of each character.
Here are some things to avoid when choosing names:
1. Don’t use the names of real people, especially celebrities or family/friends, unless you have their permission, of course.
2. Don’t use the same name twice in one book. Kind of obvious, I know, but I have seen it done.
3. Avoid long names, or names with more than one pronunciation. This just confuses the reader.
4. Don’t use names that start with the same letter. Crystal, Carlos, Candy, Caleb, etc can be confusing and annoying.
5. Avoid names that overuse alliteration (first and last names beginning with the same letter), like Zak Zingo, Bob Brown, Ruby Roth, etc
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