@CobaltFirefoxmight I ask how you come up with names for things in fantasy? Places and people, even creatures! I struggle to come up with any. It's just something I've always been able to do. Tip: say name out loud. Read spelling + think how it COULD be mispronounced.
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) October 16, 2016
@CobaltFirefox …I think one of the reasons is when I was very young (first 7-8 years) I ready literally 1000s of books. Even when you …
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) October 16, 2016
@CobaltFirefox …aren't ready for a story yet, right-sounding names stick with you. If you travel, and hotel room has phone books, READ. ;}
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) October 16, 2016
@CobaltFirefox …And if you think "None of those names are any good for fantasy or sf needs," yes, but the SOUNDS in those names may be.
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) October 16, 2016