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Saying that a Mary Sue is a character that suceeds at everything, or everyone falls in love with, though this is the very basic form of Mary Sue. While making sure that ones characters has strenghts and weaknesses, one can't go and base that as the only thing that makes the characters Sues. This is more for fanfiction, then original work...
1.) Don't make characters OoC... When a canon character no longer acts like a canon character, they are an OC (original character) desquised to look like a canon character.
2.) Don't make changes to canon characters... For example, some fanfics I see, will go and change only one characters age and physical attributes, just to fit their OC. This is a huge no-no!
3.) Pay attention to canon... When you break canon, and make it fit your OC, instead of making the OC, fit the canon, it is rather taking liberties with the work.
4.) Be believable... Goes for both fanfiction and original work. Do ones research, don't make the reader come in and go, that can't happen...
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∙ 12y ago
To avoid creating a Mary Sue character, make sure your character has flaws, weaknesses, and realistic limitations. Give them room to learn and grow throughout the story, and ensure that they face challenges and obstacles that are not easily overcome. Additionally, make sure their actions and decisions have consequences that impact the story and other characters.
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Is there a test to see if your character is a Mary Sue?
Yes, there are several. Here are the links.
What is the general perception of a non Mary sue?
A non-Mary-Sue character is one that seems like a real person, with flaws and problems. This character would be realistic, would behave logically, and would have believable experiences.
What are the origins of Mary Sue name?
The origins of Mary Sue was the name of a character made from a parody show. This was created in 1973 by Paula Smith. The show was called "A Trekkie's Tale."
How do you get Alexandria's genesis?
By being a fictional character in a mary-sue story. According to the story, genetics.
When was The Mary-Sue Extrusion created?
The Mary-Sue Extrusion was created in 1999.
Does it make your character a Mary sue if only one parent dies?
What makes your character a Mary Sue is having them be a super-powerful character that does unrealistic things. Here are some things that might show a character is a Mary Sue (or Marty Stu):Being super special (special powers, special looks, special clothing, etc)Making the original characters act in ways that are not realistic to their personalities (all of them like/love/hate her for little or no reason, they abandon their usual friends for her or gang up with their enemies against her, etc)Having an unrealistically horrible or special childhood (abused and orphaned, heir to a throne, beaten daily by horrible step-parents, etc)Check out the link below for more!
When was Mary Sue Terry born?
Mary Louise Milliken Childs was born in 1873.
When did Mary Sue Hubbard die?
Mary Sue Hubbard died on 2002-11-25.
When was Mary Sue Hubbard born?
Mary Sue Hubbard was born on 1931-06-17.
When was Mary Sue Coleman born?
Mary Sue Coleman was born on 1943-10-02.
What does it mean when someone calls you a Mary Sue?
Being called a Mary Sue usually implies that the person is overly perfect, lacking flaws or depth, and serves as a self-insertion character for wish fulfillment. It's often used in a negative tone to criticize characters that are unrealistic or poorly developed.
Is Melissa Sue Anderson really blind?
No. She portrayed Mary Ingalls, a character who eventually went blind, on "Little House on the Prairie", but she is not blind in real life.
