Literature
What's in a Name?
So, you’ve got your brand new character. They’re going to go through the most awesome plot ever. The setting is perfect. But what do you call this character?
There’s an odd tendency, especially in young writers, to have a unique name for their character. They want this character to stand out amongst the rest, and be memorable, and the easiest way to do that is through their name, right? Well, maybe, but also no. Names have power, and sometimes they have the power to do things you don’t intend. Like throw a reader right out of the story. I’m looking at you, Enoby Dark’ness Dementia Raven Way. That&