I can guess why this writer never replied.
The Writer Describes the Character
Thanks for doing this, it could be useful đ
Female, born around 1982
Born in a posh area in Southern England. Parents were rich and posh; so far theyâre called Andrew and Harriet.
Siblings names: Sapphire, Henry.
Love interest: Harry (clear distinction from otherâs name)
Friends: Madeline and Brooklyn, fun, hyperactive young girls around 17/18
She is shy, humble, gentle and caring.
Romance
I usually delete the âpre-Thanksâ that people put into their requests, for a variety of reasons, but between this being Thanksgiving week and that tacked on âit could be usefulâ I thought you should see it this week. While that tack could be sarcastic, meaning that the writer was certain it would be useful, it could also be an indication that the writer didnât care for any opinions beyond his or her own.
I think the second is even more likely given the writer stating that Harry is a âclear distinction from otherâs nameâ. Even if the characters are clearly distinct, the names are NOT. In fact Harry is both a nickname for Henry and for Harriet, a fact that any Brit or Britophile would be aware of given that Prince Harry is truly named Prince Henry.
I suggested some beautiful names used in England for this character, but only after giving my real opinion.
My Reply to the Writer
Harriet, Henry and Harry are way too close in sound and style for any story to handle. You have to kill two of those names. Iâm going to suggest (practically beg) you to change Harriet, because it is so old fashioned that it would be more appropriate for the grandmother than for the mother. I offer Fiona or Pauline as replacements. Then change either the boyfriendâs name or the brotherâs name, because you donât want readers mixing them up.
- Imogen
- Gemma
- Sian
- Clover
- Jemima
I stand by my advice that you NEVER want readers to confuse your main characterâs brother with her love interest or vice versa. Even if one name wasnât the well-known and oft used nickname of the other, a fast reader is likely to read the two names as the same.
Please readers, this week especially be thankful for the advice you receive from others because they can often see what you donât see.