https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/fiction/w/character-development/7521/how-to-create-engaging-female-characters-by-going-beyond-archetypesen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/fiction/w/character-development/7521/how-to-create-engaging-female-characters-by-going-beyond-archetypesFri, 11 Oct 2019 13:39:24 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:18f5192c-b7f3-4e29-85b5-a36be4198794Dr. Stacey Simmonshttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/fiction/w/character-development/7521/how-to-create-engaging-female-characters-by-going-beyond-archetypes#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Character Development by Dr. Stacey Simmons on 10/11/2019 1:39:24 PM<br /> <p>In novels and contemporary real life, women are commonly forced into living out one of two stereotypes, says writer and psychotherapist Dr. Stacey Simmons. Most often, they must choose between idealized, passive femininity &mdash; when they are always expected to be beautiful, available, and youthful &mdash; or being ostracized and pushed to the sides of society. When writing female characters, authors too often resort to these highly recognizable archetypes, explains Dr. Simmons. But there is more variety to women than just two types, and writers should strive to move outside these typical portrayals.</p> <p><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-67/HowtoCreateEngagingFemaleCharactersbyGoingBeyondArchetypes.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../HowtoCreateEngagingFemaleCharactersbyGoingBeyondArchetypes.mp4</a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: fiction, Subscriber, video</div>