I'm a freelance writer and editor. Besides Helium, I enjoy contributing to Associated Content and Demand Studios. My favorite topics to write on include education, creative writing and books.
I hold a bachelor's degree in political science (with minors in French and journalism) from North Central College. This fall, I'll be attending graduate school to pursue a master's in library and information sciences.
In many works of fiction, picking a character name can be as simple as choosing the first name that pops into your head. It's not the most sophisticated method, but if you're in a bind, it works. But what if you're writing science fiction? Randomly picking out a name like Bob or Suzy may seem to ruin the futuristic atmosphere. Even researching names to use is tougher, since you lose many of the frames of references that make naming easier, such as time period. So what to do? The following four tips will help you when you're choosing names for a science fiction work. Science Fiction Names T...
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