I like this one because a name does become part of the person when someone is important to you. It would be a little difficult to turn someone you love or highly respect into a character that does not have those qualities.
From Build Creative Writing Ideas:
Write down three names of important people from your past. Start writing a story or scene between three characters with those names.
Word Grrls is my mad science experiment, my adventures with fame and world domination (politely). This is where I inspire people to create: invent mutations, cause change, bring colour into your world. Web writer since 1998. Find me on StumbleUpon , and Tumblr.
I agree. I think it’s important to have a great name for your character, but it’s equally important to have a strong character.
A character can have a great name, but be weak, and they won’t be any more memorable than if they had a weak name. Therefore not only do you need a great name, but you need to make sure you have a well rounded character.
I try to base my characters on people I know, or vaguely know, or just someone I people watch, I find when you have a real person to base it on, the action and mannerisms come easier.
Comments on this entry are closed.