The Writer's Digest Character Naming Sourcebook

Writers give as much thought and consideration to naming characters as they would to naming a newborn child. This trusted writing resource takes the uncertainty out of the process with a brand new edition. It's packed full of features - both proven and new - with: More than 25,000 first and last names organized by meaning and ethnic origin; Invaluable instruction on naming strategies and creating original names; Lighthearted sidebars explaining famous character names from literature; A look at how bestselling novelists, like Elizabeth George, Marian Keyes and more, name their characters; Now all types of fiction writers can add more nuance and meaning to their work with the perfect names.