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Lisa McMann:
How do you come up with all your names for characters? I always have ideas for stories (maybe even too many) but I can't find names; they just won't come out of my brain!
Lisa McMann
Names can be tricky -- I totally understand. One thing you can do is research baby names on the Internet. You can also search by nationality. For instance, if you want a Spanish sounding last name, you might search "Spanish surnames." Or if you want a old-fashioned British name, you might search for Shakespeare character names.
I find a lot of my names this way. It always takes longer than I expect, though, so give it some time!
I find a lot of my names this way. It always takes longer than I expect, though, so give it some time!
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