http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Celise+Downs Writing Celise Downs Fri, 11 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=18792&ca=Writing When I was young, I used to talk to myself. Long, drawn out, one-sided conversations. I didn’t have an imaginary friend, I just talked to myself. My mother says that’s why I became a writer: because of my overactive imagination. I admit she may be right. Those conversations currently get me through... Writing Celise Downs Fri, 11 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=18793&ca=Writing So you’ve got your plot outlined, a title lined up and the research is done. You’re ready to start writing your novel. But wait. Now comes the fun part: creating names for your characters. One of the best things about being a writer—besides the innate ability to create imaginary worlds—is giving bir...