Pollage
A poll! Brought about by my inability to come up with a good name for a character in something I'm writing. I think I like science fiction and fantasy because usually you can make up your own frickin' names, instead of thinking of a good one (or finding a good one on a list somewhere) and then going, "Ack, one of my friends/relatives/pets/stuffed animals is named that, and it would be weird!"
Maybe that's just me. Hence, poll.
Maybe that's just me. Hence, poll.
Would you name a character in something you're writing after someone you know (friend, family member, etc.)?
No way!
0(0.0%)
Only if it's a common name
6(26.1%)
Only if I have a really good reason for using that name
7(30.4%)
Generally okay with it, but might get twitchy in some cases
4(17.4%)
I see no problem with it
6(26.1%)