A Writer's Block: Robb Grindstaff

A Writer's Block: Robb Grindstaff

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A Writer's Block: Robb Grindstaff
A Writer's Block: Robb Grindstaff
What's in a name?

What's in a name?

Where do your character names come from?

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Dec 23, 2024
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Naming characters can be a fun part of writing, although it also can be very serious. Sometimes writers struggle with what to name their characters.

It’s not only the main character. Every significant character needs a name, most of the time anyway. Sometimes first and last names.

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Ever come up with the perfect name for your character and then realize it’s…

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