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Unleaded - Podcast #46: The “when” of a name…

DayAlMohamed — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:11:15 +0000

So, you’re writing something set in the past, huh? And you’re trying to figure out how common or uncommon the name you’ve chosen is? Well look no further as Renee explores a neat new toy for names…

Audio File: Unleaded - Episode #46 (The “when” of a name…)

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Unleaded - Podcast #45: What’s in a name?

NRBrown — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:07:31 +0000

Names have always been considered to have a special power over a person, in some cultures knowing a person’s “true” name can take away their soul. In others names show what potential a person has, or what their life might be like. So picking a name for your characters is never a light and easy task. Take some time, think about these names. Who knows, you might be stuck with them for a long time, so you might want to ask yourself if you can live with whatever you have chosen.

Audio File: Unleaded - Episode #45 (What’s in a name?)

Resources:

www.behindthename.com

Unleaded - Podcast #44: A rose by any other name…

DayAlMohamed — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:42:07 +0000

Ok, you’ve got the plot and you’ve even got a personality to go with the main character but what about a name? Where do authors go to get their names? Are some places better than others? What if you need something more than just a meaning? Today I’ll give you a couple of sites to visit…and an insight on how I choose my names.

Audio File: Unleaded - Episode #44 (A rose by any other name…)

Resources:

www.babynames.com

Unleaded - Podcast #42 (W00t! for W00t!)

NRBrown — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:25:12 +0000

Every year, Merriam-Webster chooses a word to be “Word of the Year.” For 2007 the choice was a rather unusual one, but also very telling about the changes and choices when it comes to language in our society. This episode of Unleaded - Fuel for Writers celebrates: “W00t!”

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Unleaded - Podcast #41 (Not Just a Paycheck)

NRBrown — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:21:58 +0000

In all the drive to be a published and successful writers sometimes it is difficult to remember why we started and the way we were when we started. How it felt, the passion, the drive. This episode of Unleaded reminds us that the most important thing about writing is also the most personal

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