tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post5975395467121193539..comments2024-03-07T03:54:50.068-08:00Comments on Tyrean Martinson - writer, daydreamer, teacher, believer.: A to Z: D Tyrean Martinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-61272429008845349282014-04-05T16:57:24.947-07:002014-04-05T16:57:24.947-07:00Even basic names give me trouble if they aren'...Even basic names give me trouble if they aren't the main character.Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-41397292936395195132014-04-05T16:56:39.476-07:002014-04-05T16:56:39.476-07:00That's an interesting way of naming characters...That's an interesting way of naming characters! I'll have to try it.Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-40728553008113871802014-04-05T16:54:28.725-07:002014-04-05T16:54:28.725-07:00Thanks! They definitely are!Thanks! They definitely are!Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-24613168297509103622014-04-05T16:50:19.631-07:002014-04-05T16:50:19.631-07:00Simple and easy to remember is good too! :)Simple and easy to remember is good too! :)Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-2719719320556298762014-04-05T16:36:12.815-07:002014-04-05T16:36:12.815-07:00I think I need a new head when I write. One that h...I think I need a new head when I write. One that holds all the information I need to create the story. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-80392829020765386152014-04-05T11:39:29.394-07:002014-04-05T11:39:29.394-07:00I have that trouble too!I have that trouble too!Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-26331908949017053972014-04-05T11:38:43.507-07:002014-04-05T11:38:43.507-07:00It definitely can be fun!It definitely can be fun!Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-37699284873710768052014-04-05T06:07:58.621-07:002014-04-05T06:07:58.621-07:00Unless it's entirely historical, I try to simp...Unless it's entirely historical, I try to simplify names as I don't want to pull the writer out of the action as he/she attempts to discern how the name of something should actually be pronounced. Love this series, by the way. I'm learning quite a bit :Drandi leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14207001299508931034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-38884928239992952832014-04-05T02:27:48.010-07:002014-04-05T02:27:48.010-07:00My names are usually pretty basic in my projects, ...My names are usually pretty basic in my projects, so I haven't had to face this dilemma yet. I can see how it'd be something to ponder and potentially worry about!Heather R. Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04309060285955963459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-20933605120529447572014-04-04T15:25:18.297-07:002014-04-04T15:25:18.297-07:00So far, most of my characters have been named afte...So far, most of my characters have been named after close family and friends and when I need an exotic name, I move the letters around and try anagrams or combinations of portions of their names or something. Those whose names have not been used yet in a story keep asking when their turn will come:-)Damaria Sennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16933949808230808200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-47229379386942340072014-04-04T11:39:56.239-07:002014-04-04T11:39:56.239-07:00Very cool stuff! The Dark Sisterhood sounds especi...Very cool stuff! The Dark Sisterhood sounds especially dangerous.Mark Meanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08029920604932980141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-69472464213643538022014-04-04T10:44:40.816-07:002014-04-04T10:44:40.816-07:00I like your list of names. I tend to go for simple...I like your list of names. I tend to go for simple and easy to remember, but I do love the unique names more. I'll have to work on that ;)SK Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04601373778228160390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-73828188821821473952014-04-04T09:58:14.158-07:002014-04-04T09:58:14.158-07:00I have the hardest time remember how to spell one ...I have the hardest time remember how to spell one of my character's names. It's not hard, It's just my lame brain! I think I'll wind up changing it before I go mad.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-80280517020562790362014-04-04T08:30:35.517-07:002014-04-04T08:30:35.517-07:00I think an unusual and unique name is often more l...I think an unusual and unique name is often more likely to stick in a reader's head. It's worth investing a bit of effort with it, and it can be fun too!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-38993615174622616232014-04-04T07:25:26.741-07:002014-04-04T07:25:26.741-07:00Good to hear! I worry that I haven't stuck wit...Good to hear! I worry that I haven't stuck with a "language system" for names and things like that, but I think the strange and familiar principle works!Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-75187046858392977622014-04-04T07:24:34.474-07:002014-04-04T07:24:34.474-07:00I just made up my own version of Ernx, not sure if...I just made up my own version of Ernx, not sure if it's how you pronounce it, but now it's in my head that way. And I got Athee - she is kind of like Athena. :)Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-23439247615123436062014-04-04T07:16:01.527-07:002014-04-04T07:16:01.527-07:00It is the principal of the Strange and the Familia...It is the principal of the Strange and the Familiar. It depends on what you are writing as to how far you will go one way or the other. I think throwing in a little strange is good. Brandon Axhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027731412064014586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-32735863720504220752014-04-04T06:32:56.134-07:002014-04-04T06:32:56.134-07:00I usually select simple and easy to pronounce name...I usually select simple and easy to pronounce names. Only the name Ernx probably stumped my readers. Although several asked how to pronounce Athee. (Athena without the 'na.')Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com