about the book:
it is about a girl and boy (best friends) who grow up together and one day they start to like eachother. But there is a problem. And thats all I got.
2007-03-24 16:40:41 · 9 answers · asked by Felicity B 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Well I know what kind of people they are. The main charater is a tomboy who is a total farmgirl. Her best friend (a boy) sorta likes her. But is totally afaraid 2 say something.
2007-03-24 16:49:13 · update #1
oh and I need names really bad. Its the only thing I need 2 figure out!
2007-03-24 17:00:24 · update #2
here is a little adout the people:
girl-independant horse crazy loves football
boy-quiet likes some sports likes animals
2007-03-24 17:06:46 · update #3
and i have ALL the info except the stupid names..........
2007-03-24 17:28:34 · update #4
nothing TTTOOOOOOOO girly or cityish. Not what I'm lookin 4!!!!!
2007-03-24 17:40:13 · update #5
I would suggest not worrying about the names until you have discovered a little more about each of the characters. Sit down and free write a couple of pages on each of your main characters and find out more of their personalities. What are their likes and dislikes? Strengths and weaknesses? Conflict comes much more naturally when you really know who your characters are.
Once you know what kind of people they are, I'd suggest checking out a directory of baby names and browsing until you find fitting names. Here's one site I like:
http://www.babynamesworld.com/
Editted to add:
When I suggest finding out who they are, really dig deep. Even if details don't end up in your story, it will make it richer if you know more. What are their family's cultural backgrounds? What are their biggest faults? What do they do when they are happy/sad/angry/frustrated?
Here's some character worksheets to help you get started:
http://www.writerswrite.com/journal/jun98/lazy2.htm
http://www.writingclasses.com/InformationPages/index.php/PageID/106
http://www.tarakharper.com/k_char2.htm
I like to write a few pages as the character when I begin a new writing project, to help get a sense of their voice.
2007-03-24 16:45:44 · answer #1 · answered by Obi_San 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is plenty of time for names - you dont really seem to know very much about these people or about the plot for the story yet. My suggestion is to start with some brainstorming - just writing down all kinds of ideas no matter how silly they sound - then try putting some of them into a cohesive plot. Remember there are always subplots. Nobody has just one thing going on in their life at a time! When you have some sort of a plot, outline it. Then start doing character analysis and studies. THEN you can worry about names. You can just go to baby name sites or get yourself a baby name book. I have Anne Geddes Baby Names beside my computer all the time. I like to choose names that have meanings that suit my characters. Other people use credits from movies to choose names, obits, almost anything. You can even get the census office list of most common surnames in the US to ponder. Right now, names are the least of your problems. Good luck- Pax - C.
2007-03-25 00:12:59 · answer #2 · answered by Persiphone_Hellecat 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No offense, but this has been done a million times.
As far as names go, check babynames.com and other baby name sites and books. There are also great resources like this book called "Building Believable Characters" for working on the characters.
Good luck!
2007-03-25 00:00:54 · answer #3 · answered by Lyssepoo 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get a baby names book. They tell you what the names mean so you can match up you character's personality.
2007-03-24 23:58:13 · answer #4 · answered by Chrissy V 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Girl: Saturn
Boy: Kronos
2007-03-24 23:49:39 · answer #5 · answered by Unborn Living 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i like matt or bryan or fred for the guy, and maybe rachel or sasha or angela or... I DONT KNOW!!! i started writing a book but i sorta gave up on it. i wanna restart it though. i really wanna write a book when i grow older!!! hope this helps!!!
2007-03-25 00:31:32 · answer #6 · answered by rachel13 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Susan and Dwight
2007-03-25 04:23:04 · answer #7 · answered by ambernpeach 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the girl: lorraine, jamie, brielle, maya, nora, allie, kendall, elisa, haydon, remy, macy,
the boy: charlie, matt, brian, peter, edgardo, colin, nathan, tanner, keith, fisher, ivan, peyton, teagon
hope you like them! i tried to find names that weren't common, but still seemed somewhat normal. have fun writing your story!
2007-03-24 23:50:06 · answer #8 · answered by j c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
girl-Sam
boy- Jackson
2007-03-25 00:31:48 · answer #9 · answered by bookworm_382 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋