The Writer's Digest Character Naming Sourcebook
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The Writer's Digest Character Naming Sourcebook by Sherrilyn Kenyon
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Character NamesThe Writer's Digest Character Naming Sourcebook is a one-of-a-kind resource specifically designed with the writer in mind. Inside you'll find:
* 25,000+ first names and surnames, and their meanings, listed by origin
* Names and surnames from more than 45 countries
* A reverse lookup of names by meaning
* An alphabetical index of names
* An explanation of naming practices and historical context for each origin
* A list of the top ten most popular names in the United States every year from 1880-2003
* Instruction on how to create believable names that fit your characters and your story
This comprehensive guide also includes advice from a number of best-selling authors, including Elizabeth George, Alexander McCall Smith, Homer Hickam, Marian Keyes, Big Fish author Daniel Wallace, and others. You'll get the inside scoop on their naming methods, plus the stories behind the names of their most famous characters.
So throw out your old telephone books and baby-naming guides--The Writer's Digest Character Naming Sourcebook meets all your naming needs!
L. A. Banks is the author of the Vampire Huntress Legend series and the Crimson Moon Novels, including Left for Undead and Never Cry Werewolf. She had a bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business and a master's in fine arts from Temple University. Banks considered herself a shape-shifter. She wrote romance, women's fiction, crime and suspense, and of course, dark vampire huntress lore. She lived with her daughter in an undisclosed lair somewhere in Philadelphia.
In the past two years, New York Times bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon has claimed the #1 spot twelve times, and since 2004, she has placed more than 50 novels on the New York Times list. This extraordinary bestseller continues to top every genre she writes. With more than 23 million copies of her books in print in over 30 countries, her current series include: The Dark-Hunters, The League, Lords of Avalon, BAD Agency, Chronicles of Nick and Nevermore. A preeminent voice in paranormal fiction, Kenyon helped pioneer and define the current paranormal trend that has captivated the world. She lives with her husband, three sons, a menagerie of animals and a collection of swords.
Ronda Thompson was the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Wild Wulfs of London series. She lived in Texas with her family until her death in 2007.
Susan Squires began writing professionally while still working as an executive at a Fortune 500 company. She still uses tales of romance, fantasy and adventure to escape budgets and projects. She is the author of The Mists of Time, A Twist in Time and The Companion series, among others. She lives in Southern California.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781582979205 |
| ISBN 10 | 1582979200 |
| Titel | The Writer's Digest Character Naming Sourcebook |
| Autor | Sherrilyn Kenyon |
| Buchzustand | Nicht verfügbar |
| Bindungsart | Paperback |
| Verlag | F&W Publications Inc |
| Erscheinungsjahr | 2010-01-17 |
| Seitenanzahl | 480 |
| Hinweis auf dem Einband | Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden. |
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