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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThe Secret to Writing Believable Female Characters
From Upworthy.com:
"Game of Thrones" author George R.R. Martin has been praised for his ability to write believable, three-dimensional female characters. Why do so many writers skip George's really basic first step?
http://www.upworthy.com/why-it-shouldnt-be-difficult-to-write-believable-female-characters?g=2&c=ufb1&utm_source=buffer&utm_campaign=Buffer&utm_content=buffer6678f&utm_medium=twitter
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The Secret to Writing Believable Female Characters (Original Post)
cui bono
Aug 2013
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Just Saying
(1,799 posts)1. Best answer ever!
cui bono
(19,926 posts)3. Yet sad that it has to be said. n/t
boston bean
(36,221 posts)2. LOL!
Boom Sound 416
(4,185 posts)4. I'm reminded of "as good as it gets"
Jack Nicholson
Scootaloo
(25,699 posts)5. Even though the answers to the same question are completely different?
Boom Sound 416
(4,185 posts)8. Indeed, well...
Either way it's a great line
sufrommich
(22,871 posts)6. I love that! He has created some kick ass
female characters,none of whom should be trifled with.
cui bono
(19,926 posts)7. I still have to watch (or read) it! This'll make it happen sooner. n/t
whathehell
(29,067 posts)9. Exactly...Bravo! n/t
truebluegreen
(9,033 posts)10. He writes good characters, period:
multi-faceted, multi-dimensional....but yes, his women are unusually, refreshingly good.