First of all hello, and thank you for reading this (:
I've just started a novel, and I really hope I will finally keep this one going and maybe even finish it (that would be a first...).
I am still not sure about the whole plot and happening yet, because I like to leave all my options open and let my characters sort of decide all events - If I know the end already, I stop writing because I get bored with it
But it will be a dark and twisty and slightly psychological story.
My question, however, is: What if I don't name my characters?
Since I plan to leave the reader rather confused and definitely _not_ omniscient for most of the novel, I thought it might just fit in nicely if there were no actual names mentioned. And it kind of fits my characters to say, for example: 'Who cares what my name is - you can call me whatever you like. We have long since stopped being what we were once meant to be, anyway.' (Just an example...)
So, what do you think: Can I do that? Do you think it's plain stupid or a nice touch?
I'd be delighted to receive any suggestions, ideas, opinions...
Thanks in advance & have a lovely day
EDIT: If this topic should fit better into another area, I apologise - I'm new. (Bah, that has "stupid & lost" written all over it )
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