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Naming Your Characters

by T. J. Alex

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Creating names for your characters sounds easy, but there is a lot to consider. In this article, let's look at great ways to think up names for your characters, as well as some rules to avoiding the wrong name. We'll also learn how to handle confusing name changes.

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