Put some thought into choosing character names

Given how often we simply keep the names our pets come with, we can empathize with any author who struggles to name their characters.

Writer’s Digest isn’t aiming to add further pressure by noting that it’s a key decision — but editor-in-chief Amy Jones does want to help authors avoid choosing carelessly.

So, to that end, she has shared three guidelines for choosing the right name for a character.

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