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HOW TO STRENGTHEN A FEMALE CHARACER

By: Hannah J. Shaw

For some reason, female characters have a tendency to seem weak if they are: A) vulnerable or B) kind. And you’re writing about a character with both. The problem that you might be having is because she doesn’t have a bad attitude or a sharp tongue so she only seems to show her vulnerability or how she is considerate of others. But the truth is, she doesn’t need to be a character putting on a “tough girl” image to seem strong. So, how do you strengthen up the “sweet and vulnerable female character”? 

Give her a strength. I’m not a fan of the “tough-girl with the sharp tongue” trope, but I know lots of people are - that’s fine, but the characters I like the best usually are sweet and kind but have the legs to stand on their own. Give her a “strength” somewhere in her personality - easiest way to pull this out, is to make her good at something. If she’s not good at something, make her determined to achieve something (her determination can be a strength).  

If she’s isn’t particularly ‘good’ at anything…

Read the full article HERE!

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