Josh Ahearne's Lounge Discussions

"NOS4A2" by Joe Hill

Have been a huge Joe Hill fan since a friend saw the cover of Horns and thought I'd like it. Lately I've re-read NOS4A2 and remembered why I loved it so much. The characters draw you in, the big bad is an interesting take on supernatural evil and his henchman was truly skin crawling.

Josh Ahearne
Character Naming

I use a couple of sites to get names from such as Surname Database. Obviously other times I just take names from friends and family. I was just wondering if any of you have other ways of coming up names that fit your characters.

Michael Eddy

Not sure if anyone has suggested this one yet - since I scrolled through the posts quickly - but a good trick is to break out old yearbooks - high school or college - and go for intriguing last names - just change the first names.

Susan Brewer Busa

I've used a name that I saw on a paper bag in the laundry room trash. I'll take inspiration wherever I find it.

Dawn Murrell

I use names of old teachers from my past . If I liked the teacher, they get a good character, if I didn't like the teacher, they are a villain. I also like to use alliteration in my characters. I named one of my characters Peter Potter because it made me giggle. LOL

CJ Walley

I pain myself for days trying to come up with meaningful characters names and then complete forget the link about six months later. It's always worth keeping in mind how a name can paint a picture of...

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Virginia Brucker

I look at all the characters and try to find names that aren't too similar for them as that could confuse the reader. Think about your character's back story and genealogy, and the time frame your sto...

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Josh Ahearne
Good Day

New to here and relatively new to screen writing in general. Thought I'd do as the site suggest and show my mug. I'm Welsh, now living in Bristol, spent the last few years writing short stories and most of a novel. Not long ago I tried my hand at a short film script to break up the monotonous rut I'...

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Beth Fox Heisinger

Welcome to Stage 32, Josh! Be sure to check out the Screenwriting section in the Lounge and join the conversation. There's always great debate; sharing of ideas; industry and writing tips. :) Best to you!

Shawn Speake

Welcome, Josh! Great to have you! Love you profile pic! If you ever feel like talking craft, I'm your man! https://www.stage32.com/blog/Bullet-Proof-Pages...

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Josh Ahearne

Thanks both, much appreciated.

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