Articles related to "Character Names"
Create Distinct Characters
Characters with diversity and personality quirks are more interesting and less confusing for the reader.
creating characters • character quirks • character personalities • character names • character background
Characters with diversity and personality quirks are more interesting and less confusing for the reader.
creating characters • character quirks • character personalities • character names • character background
Finding the Perfect Character Name
A multitude of baby name resources exist on the Web. Why not use them to help you in creating great characters?
baby name • writing • story • character • name
A multitude of baby name resources exist on the Web. Why not use them to help you in creating great characters?
baby name • writing • story • character • name
Welcome to Writing
Introduction to Acticles on Writing and my intentions
writing • articles • story • storytelling • plot
Introduction to Acticles on Writing and my intentions
writing • articles • story • storytelling • plot
Forgettable Movie Titles
This article explores why many movie titles are forgettable and provides three common pitfalls that make a movie title unmemorable.
forgettable film titles • common pitfalls • bad titles • choosing memorable movie titles • naming blunders
This article explores why many movie titles are forgettable and provides three common pitfalls that make a movie title unmemorable.
forgettable film titles • common pitfalls • bad titles • choosing memorable movie titles • naming blunders
Naming Fictional Characters
Much thought must go into finding just the right name for a fictional character. Naming a character is like naming the new baby.
names • character names • naming characters • fictional names • choosing names for characters
Much thought must go into finding just the right name for a fictional character. Naming a character is like naming the new baby.
names • character names • naming characters • fictional names • choosing names for characters
Naming Your Fictional Characters
Shakespeare wrote "a rose by any other name would smell as sweet" (Romeo and Juliet), but it's hard to image calling it anything else. A person's name should fit, too.
naming fictional characters • character sheet • things to consider when choosing names • baby name books • give character a nickname
Shakespeare wrote "a rose by any other name would smell as sweet" (Romeo and Juliet), but it's hard to image calling it anything else. A person's name should fit, too.
naming fictional characters • character sheet • things to consider when choosing names • baby name books • give character a nickname
Screenwriting
Here are five common screenwriting mistakes and how to avoid them
screenwriting • writing • format • screenwriting format • font
Here are five common screenwriting mistakes and how to avoid them
screenwriting • writing • format • screenwriting format • font
Character Development in Fiction
Short story or novel, if you don't know and truly understand your own characters you are facing an uphill struggle all the way. Work hard on real character development.
character profile development • creating character profiles • writing fiction • short story stories • writing competitions lessons tutorials
Short story or novel, if you don't know and truly understand your own characters you are facing an uphill struggle all the way. Work hard on real character development.
character profile development • creating character profiles • writing fiction • short story stories • writing competitions lessons tutorials
Choosing a Baby Name from Tolkien
JRR Tolkien has inspired a number of parents to call their babies Galadriel and Arwen. Here are some Professor-esque alternatives for Middle-Earth baby names.
baby names tolkien • baby names lotr • baby names lord of the rings • choosing tolkien baby names • elvish names
JRR Tolkien has inspired a number of parents to call their babies Galadriel and Arwen. Here are some Professor-esque alternatives for Middle-Earth baby names.
baby names tolkien • baby names lotr • baby names lord of the rings • choosing tolkien baby names • elvish names
The Rule of Three
The number three figures prominently in scriptwriting and storytelling for setting up jokes, establishing characters, and ensuring audience recognition of key elements.
script • scriptwriter • screenplay • screenwriter • dialogue
The number three figures prominently in scriptwriting and storytelling for setting up jokes, establishing characters, and ensuring audience recognition of key elements.
script • scriptwriter • screenplay • screenwriter • dialogue
How To Type A Play Professionally
Now it's time to start writing a play. Do you just get it on paper any way you can? There are professional standards.
play • theater • theatre • stage • playwriting
Now it's time to start writing a play. Do you just get it on paper any way you can? There are professional standards.
play • theater • theatre • stage • playwriting
An interesting interview with author, David Scott Milton
This week we are thrilled to have David Milton Scott with us for an interview
interview • mystery • david scott milton • author
This week we are thrilled to have David Milton Scott with us for an interview
interview • mystery • david scott milton • author
Start reading "One for the Money" by Janet Evanovich!
jane evanovich • book reviews • one for the money • read • mystery
jane evanovich • book reviews • one for the money • read • mystery
Who Was That Guy?
Uhh his name was umm errr..yeah it was Bob. Is this the way you want your chracter to be remembered? Brandy Ross shares her tips on choosing unique names.
Uhh his name was umm errr..yeah it was Bob. Is this the way you want your chracter to be remembered? Brandy Ross shares her tips on choosing unique names.
Creating Custom Objects
JavaScript gives you the power to defined your own classes and their instances. In this introductory article, we will see what constructors are and how to define and use the properties of a custom object.
create object • custom objects • creating properties • define objects
JavaScript gives you the power to defined your own classes and their instances. In this introductory article, we will see what constructors are and how to define and use the properties of a custom object.
create object • custom objects • creating properties • define objects
David Bowie guests on SpongeBob
Musician/actor David Bowie will make a guest appearance on SpongeBob SquarePants next year. He and his six-year-old daughter are fans of the show.
david bowie • animation • tv • spongebob squarepants • nickelodeon
Musician/actor David Bowie will make a guest appearance on SpongeBob SquarePants next year. He and his six-year-old daughter are fans of the show.
david bowie • animation • tv • spongebob squarepants • nickelodeon
Imagi revives Gatchaman
Hong Kong-based animation studio to turn 1970's anime, later called Battle of the Planets, into a feature film.
gatchaman • battle of the planets • imagi studios • animation • cg
Hong Kong-based animation studio to turn 1970's anime, later called Battle of the Planets, into a feature film.
gatchaman • battle of the planets • imagi studios • animation • cg
Where Are They Now?
Find out what your favorite stars are up to post-DS9.
ds9 • andy robinson • casey bigss • chase masterson • avery brooks
Find out what your favorite stars are up to post-DS9.
ds9 • andy robinson • casey bigss • chase masterson • avery brooks
Interview with mystery author Kent Braithwaite
Interview with mystery author Kent Braithwaite
kent braithwaite • interview • mystery
Interview with mystery author Kent Braithwaite
kent braithwaite • interview • mystery
Book Review of "We'll Meet Again" by Mary Higgins Clark
This is a book review of "We'll Meet Again" by Mary Higgins Clark.
we'll meet again mary higgins clark
This is a book review of "We'll Meet Again" by Mary Higgins Clark.
we'll meet again mary higgins clark
Breakfast at Tiffany's
Audrey Hepburn unleashes her full range of talents in Blake Edwards' adaptation of the Truman Capote novella
breakfast at tiffany's • audrey hepburn • blake edwards • truman capote • george peppard
Audrey Hepburn unleashes her full range of talents in Blake Edwards' adaptation of the Truman Capote novella
breakfast at tiffany's • audrey hepburn • blake edwards • truman capote • george peppard
Creative Story Book Reading
Have you ever considered that If you read a book to your child in less than 3 minutes you wasted your time. What? You mean I can't race through it and get the story over with! Ideas on using reading as a way to build family values.
reading • pre-schoolers • storybooks • books • parenting
Have you ever considered that If you read a book to your child in less than 3 minutes you wasted your time. What? You mean I can't race through it and get the story over with! Ideas on using reading as a way to build family values.
reading • pre-schoolers • storybooks • books • parenting
Everquest II's Mentoring System
The sequel to Sony's premier mmorpg has a unique system that lets older players show newer players the ins and outs of the game world.
everquest ii mentoring system • mentoring system • everquest ii leveling • mentor • everquest ii
The sequel to Sony's premier mmorpg has a unique system that lets older players show newer players the ins and outs of the game world.
everquest ii mentoring system • mentoring system • everquest ii leveling • mentor • everquest ii
Fall Preview
Suite101 is checking out the best of what the fall season has to offer on your TV.
fall tv shows • teen shows • harsh realm • wasteland • time of your life
Suite101 is checking out the best of what the fall season has to offer on your TV.
fall tv shows • teen shows • harsh realm • wasteland • time of your life
General Hospital Gains a New Face and Tragedy on Passions
Actors are on the move in several soaps these days and it is always interesting to see them slip into a brand new character. A Martinez, long time character on Santa Barbara is one such character.
passions • general hospital • all my children
Actors are on the move in several soaps these days and it is always interesting to see them slip into a brand new character. A Martinez, long time character on Santa Barbara is one such character.
passions • general hospital • all my children
Go Speed Racer, Go!
Remember the old Speed Racer cartoons from when we were kids? Well, now they're making a live action movie and the cast is starting to come together. Get the details here
speed racer • christina ricci • speedracer • live action • anime
Remember the old Speed Racer cartoons from when we were kids? Well, now they're making a live action movie and the cast is starting to come together. Get the details here
speed racer • christina ricci • speedracer • live action • anime
Keith David in Princess and Frog
Character actor Keith David (Crash, Delta Farce) has signed on as the villain in Disney's The Princess and the Frog.
keith david • the princess and the frog • anika noni rose • the walt disney company • ron clements
Character actor Keith David (Crash, Delta Farce) has signed on as the villain in Disney's The Princess and the Frog.
keith david • the princess and the frog • anika noni rose • the walt disney company • ron clements
Names in The Beaux Stratagem
Farquar names his characters in The Beaux Stratagem with a light touch - names like "Aimwell" and "Boniface" are ambiguous rather than allegorical.
the beaux stratagem • names in restoration comedy • george farquhar • lady bountiful • aimwell and archer
Farquar names his characters in The Beaux Stratagem with a light touch - names like "Aimwell" and "Boniface" are ambiguous rather than allegorical.
the beaux stratagem • names in restoration comedy • george farquhar • lady bountiful • aimwell and archer
Review: The Husband by Dean Koontz
Dean Koontz novel The Husband is both a mystery and a thriller. This New York Time Bestseller is an excellent book that will keep readers guessing until the novel's end.
dean koontz • the husband • book review • new york times bestseller • mysteries
Dean Koontz novel The Husband is both a mystery and a thriller. This New York Time Bestseller is an excellent book that will keep readers guessing until the novel's end.
dean koontz • the husband • book review • new york times bestseller • mysteries
Review: The Love Guru
Despite having created memorable characters in film franchises such as Wayne's World and Austin Powers, Mike Myers falls wayyyy short of the mark in The Love Guru. 3/10
love guru review • mike myers love guru • mike myers guru pitka • jessica alba love guru • justin timberlake love guru
Despite having created memorable characters in film franchises such as Wayne's World and Austin Powers, Mike Myers falls wayyyy short of the mark in The Love Guru. 3/10
love guru review • mike myers love guru • mike myers guru pitka • jessica alba love guru • justin timberlake love guru
Sci-Fi TV News Watch
A look at the latest news from the world of Sci-Fi TV.
sci-fi • tv • news • watch • star
A look at the latest news from the world of Sci-Fi TV.
sci-fi • tv • news • watch • star
Sophocles Script Software
Sophocles was a classic Greek playwright. Many of our dramatic styles are based on his works. This scriptwriting software program is named after him; with good reason.
software • screenplay • script • format • movie
Sophocles was a classic Greek playwright. Many of our dramatic styles are based on his works. This scriptwriting software program is named after him; with good reason.
software • screenplay • script • format • movie
The Watchmen Come Alive
A live action movie based on the widely-acclaimed comic book series, Watchmen, will be released on March 6, 2009.
watchmen movie • watchmen comic • alan moore watchmen • zack snyder movies • zack snyder 300
A live action movie based on the widely-acclaimed comic book series, Watchmen, will be released on March 6, 2009.
watchmen movie • watchmen comic • alan moore watchmen • zack snyder movies • zack snyder 300
Tips on Keeping a Reading Journal
If you want to remember the memorable - and not so memorable - books you've read, a reading journal may be for you.
reading journal • books read • journaling • good books • good reads
If you want to remember the memorable - and not so memorable - books you've read, a reading journal may be for you.
reading journal • books read • journaling • good books • good reads
World-Building Essentials
Fantasy writers have a lot to keep up with, as they are faced with creating a believable world. Using a layered approach can make their job a lot easier.
fantasy • world building • world-building • writing fantasy • magic
Fantasy writers have a lot to keep up with, as they are faced with creating a believable world. Using a layered approach can make their job a lot easier.
fantasy • world building • world-building • writing fantasy • magic
"Hollow Man" Follows Bible Theme
The 2000 movie "Hollow Man" starring Kevin Bacon and Elizabeth Shue portrayed a new twist on an ancient theme. Sebastian Caine is Hollywood's version of the Bible's Cain and Abel fable.
sebastian caine • cain and abel • adam and eve's children • cane • kane
The 2000 movie "Hollow Man" starring Kevin Bacon and Elizabeth Shue portrayed a new twist on an ancient theme. Sebastian Caine is Hollywood's version of the Bible's Cain and Abel fable.
sebastian caine • cain and abel • adam and eve's children • cane • kane
Aoibheann Sweeney's First Novel
Sweeney's first novel is a talented but flawed coming of age story.
aoibheann sweeney • among other things i've taken up smoking • debut novel • first novel • miranda
Sweeney's first novel is a talented but flawed coming of age story.
aoibheann sweeney • among other things i've taken up smoking • debut novel • first novel • miranda
Astronomical Names in Harry Potter
J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series has many rich details including the cast of characters, over a dozen of which are astronomically named.
harry potter books • astronomical names • j.k. rowling • star names • scorpius
J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series has many rich details including the cast of characters, over a dozen of which are astronomically named.
harry potter books • astronomical names • j.k. rowling • star names • scorpius
Audiobook Saturnalia - Falco 18
If you are interested in a detective audiobook with a difference then how about taking a look at the latest In the Marcus Didius Falco series by Lindsey Davis.
lindsey davis • saturnalia • falco • marcus didius falco • audiobook
If you are interested in a detective audiobook with a difference then how about taking a look at the latest In the Marcus Didius Falco series by Lindsey Davis.
lindsey davis • saturnalia • falco • marcus didius falco • audiobook
Baby Girl Names That Begin With V
Victoria? Veronica? Valentina? Check out these names for baby girls that begin with the letter V.
baby girl name • letter v • unique name • unusual name • trendy name
Victoria? Veronica? Valentina? Check out these names for baby girls that begin with the letter V.
baby girl name • letter v • unique name • unusual name • trendy name
Bobby Thomson Traded by the Giants
In need of pitching for 1954, the Giants traded the player who hit the "shot heard 'round the world" for Johnny Antonelli, who helped lead New York to the World Series.
bobby thomson traded • willie mays back from army • johnny antonelli a giant • willie mays led giants • shot heard 'round the world
In need of pitching for 1954, the Giants traded the player who hit the "shot heard 'round the world" for Johnny Antonelli, who helped lead New York to the World Series.
bobby thomson traded • willie mays back from army • johnny antonelli a giant • willie mays led giants • shot heard 'round the world
Cat's Cradle: A Book Review
Review of Kurt Vonnegut's book, with some biographical information on the author.
vonnegut • cat's cradle • essay • book review
Review of Kurt Vonnegut's book, with some biographical information on the author.
vonnegut • cat's cradle • essay • book review
Children's Bible Games for Travel
It is almost summer and vacations are planned, so why not plan some games in the vehicle while you are traveling? Here are 10 children's games that use Bible Scriptures.
children's bible games • bible games • bible scriptures • children's bible games for travel • games for travel
It is almost summer and vacations are planned, so why not plan some games in the vehicle while you are traveling? Here are 10 children's games that use Bible Scriptures.
children's bible games • bible games • bible scriptures • children's bible games for travel • games for travel
Dorothy's South Dakota Roots
In 1888, Oz author L. Frank Baum went west and drew inspiration from the barren Dakota Territory. Today, a theme park and festival celebrate his time in South Dakota.
aberdeen • south dakota • l. frank baum • wizard of oz • the wizard of oz
In 1888, Oz author L. Frank Baum went west and drew inspiration from the barren Dakota Territory. Today, a theme park and festival celebrate his time in South Dakota.
aberdeen • south dakota • l. frank baum • wizard of oz • the wizard of oz
Fantasy Trilogy: Ill Met by Moonlight
William Shakespeare discovers that his wife and daughter are kidnapped by the Fairy King, he finds an unexpected ally in Quicksilver, the king's exiled brother.
william shakespeare • fairies • fairyland • fairy princes • midsummer night's dream
William Shakespeare discovers that his wife and daughter are kidnapped by the Fairy King, he finds an unexpected ally in Quicksilver, the king's exiled brother.
william shakespeare • fairies • fairyland • fairy princes • midsummer night's dream
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