Why?
That, my friend, is exactly why I asked this question! I have changed the name of one of my main characters three times. Each time it shades that...
Haha! But, of course! I like your approach, define the character, name him later.
Tom Smith, before you know anything about him, I would assume forms some opinion in the reader that he is a plain, uncomplicated character....
I've noticed that character names, in books of authors I admire, are very carefully chosen. At least it seems that way - or am I wrong? Do the...
Yes, point taken - rewrites, over 60 perhaps, would certainly evolve into something entirely different than the original manuscript.
USA TODAY Why are we naming Kathryn Stockett's The Help USA TODAY's Book of the Year? Well, you can't stop reading until you've devoured the last...
An excellent analogy!
What's a "Mary Sue?"
Thanks all. It's so valuable to receive advice from experienced writers. I sincerely appreciate your time and thoughtful responses. I plan to...
Exactly, that's my fear - if the dialog is not accepted as authentic, the whole book may be painted with the same brush. Actually, I approached...
That is a good explanation of bi-lingual thinking. But, I think, at some point you have to use artistic license in order to get the character hues...
Yes, I agree, that would seem to be the less troublesome route... In that case, it would be necessary to find a guide for Mexican/American dialect...
Separate names with a comma.
