The second edition of the popular Writer's Digest Character Naming Sourcebook (15,000+ lifetime sales) is now available in paperback. More than 25,000 first and last names from all over the world (including Japan, Africa, Korea, Wales, Vietnam) are organized by ethnic origin and meaning, providing writers with an invaluable resource for finding the perfect names for their characters. Instruction on naming strategy and advice on creating original names are also offered.