tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7234556615977714642.post1044791345905656303..comments2024-03-12T04:01:20.170-04:00Comments on Marie Lavender's Writing in the Modern Age: The Strategic Art of Naming a Character by Marie LavenderMarie Lavenderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506789229080590011noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7234556615977714642.post-53266402128671168272019-04-20T15:35:08.951-04:002019-04-20T15:35:08.951-04:00Thanks, Linda! I use astrological charts to figure...Thanks, Linda! I use astrological charts to figure out the character's birthday too... ;)Marie Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10506789229080590011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7234556615977714642.post-82965915274679965692019-04-15T13:45:36.955-04:002019-04-15T13:45:36.955-04:00I use all of the techniques you mentioned, plus th...I use all of the techniques you mentioned, plus this one: the zodiac. Once I know a character's birthday, I check out the personality traits of his/her astrological sign. If the character is born on the cusp, it makes him or her even more interesting! Often, after reviewing the traits, a perfect name will suggest itself.<br /><br />Fun post, Marie, with lots of concrete tips for naming characters. Shared.<br />Linda Lee Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02220365594492856382noreply@blogger.com