Watch my talk on the importance of names for characters, settings, and things at the Annapolis Chapter of the MWA if you haven’t yet:
This was my first talk geared specifically towards writers. I had a wonderful turnout that evening, and I’ve been informed that some of those who attended used what they learned in their own writing.
Here’s the handout from the event:
Do elements of my talk sound familiar? Read these old blog posts from which it draws upon:
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Well done, Andrew! You sound so professional! Happy holidays and all the best in 2019!
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Thank you! Same to you!
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Thank you, Andrew. I wish you the best on this festive season.
David
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You’re welcome, and thank you!
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An amazing talk, you sound confident and professional – Well done. 🙌
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Thank you!
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I’ve got your book!! It’ll be my weekend novel.
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I hope you enjoy it!
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I’ll leave a review on Amazon. 🙂 Great talk on names. I have an Andrew as well, who doesn’t like nicknames. You’ve pointed out great reasons to dig deep for the right name. As you said, there’s power in a name.
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Well done, Andrew. Very professionally done and what a fascinating subject! I always sigh when i have to come up with a name because it simply MATTERS!
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Thank you!
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Amazing!!!!!!!
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It’s interesting how you brought the idea of the importance of names….(just like dialogues, right, we just don’t just write them! They all have a purpose! Either to reveal backstories or to move the story-forward…….)
I literary started changing the names of my own characters because (without knowing the reason) I thought the names had to be meaningful! And listening to tour speech made me stop to think!! Thanks so much for posting!
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Nice! I’m loving all the resources in the handout. Thanks 🙂
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