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The Writer's Digest Character Naming Sourcebook

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F+W Media, May 21, 2005 - Language Arts & Disciplines - 496 pages
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Character Names





Back in print and better than ever, The Writer's Digest Character Naming Sourcebook has been updated and expanded to help you find character names and their meanings quickly and easily!





This one-of-a-kind resource was specifically designed with the writer in mind. Inside you'll find:





  • 25,000+ first names and surnames, and their meanings, listed by origin

  • Names and surnames from more than 45 countries

  • A reverse lookup of names by meaning

  • An alphabetical index of names

  • An explanation of naming practices and historical context for each origin

  • A list of the top ten most popular names in the United States every year from 1880-2003

  • Instruction on how to create believable names that fit your characters and your story




This exciting new edition also includes advice from a number of best-selling authors, including Elizabeth George, Alexander McCall Smith, Homer Hickam, Marian Keyes, Big Fish author Daniel Wallace, and others. You'll get the inside scoop on their naming methods, plus the stories behind the names of their most famous characters.





So throw out your old telephone books and baby-naming guides - The Writer's Digest Character Naming Sourcebook meets all your naming needs!

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This is a great reference book for any serious writer. - Goodreads
Wonderful reference book for naming characters. - Goodreads
A must-have for any fantasy writer. - Goodreads
This book is a must have if you're a writer! - Goodreads
But the tips and tricks in here seduced me. - Goodreads
I couldn't live without this reference book. - Goodreads

Review: The Writer's Digest Character Naming Sourcebook

User Review  - Lauren - Goodreads

This book is extremely comprehensive and excellent for seasoned and aspiring writers. The listing by 'cultures' is extremely helpful for reference by what writers are actually writing about. It tells ... Read full review

Review: The Writer's Digest Character Naming Sourcebook

User Review  - Danelle - Goodreads

It's a great sourcebook! Read full review

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About the author (2005)

Sherrilyn Kenyon was born in Columbus, Georgia in 1965. She has written over 50 novels and nonfiction works using both her real name and the pseudonym Kinley MacGregor, who was created when she started writing historical romances. She writes several series including The Dark-Hunters, The League, Lords of Avalon, BAD Agency and the Chronicles of Nick. Her title Time Untime made The New York Times Best Seller List for 2012.

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