How to Name Characters

Naming characters can be one of the most fun (or most frustrating, for some) parts of the writing process! Although there are no rules, and whether you want to choose whichever name feels right and move on to writing or carefully choose names with a deeper meaning or relevance, here are a few things to consider when choosing character names.

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