"Mary Sue" is a character who is too perfect.These characters are often found in fanfiction, and are loved by everyone except the readers.Mary Sue represents the author's idealized version of themselves projected into the world of original fiction, also known as canon.The readers can detect this fact.Keep reading for instructions on how to keep this annoying character out of your writing.
Step 1: Know what you're dealing with.
Don't watch what you've seen in two or three episodes.The Internet is for people who can't watch the whole season or series.Do you know about your fandom?
Step 2: You shouldn't make your character related to a canon character.
While some canon characters have vague pasts that can be manipulated, a frequent and recognized trait of a Mary Sue is to be related in some way to a canon, especially one who has a strongly established past already.Readers may find it hard to believe that the canon character has a sister and a son, even though he never mentioned them.
Step 3: Make your character part of the cast.
Your character should not be the center of the universe.The other characters have moments away from your new character where they don't talk or think about it.
Step 4: The canon characters should be in the spotlight with you.
Remember why they are there.Your readers want to read about the canon characters, that's why you're writing a fiction.
Step 5: Pick a name that's believable.
Make sure that you fit in with the fans.Don't have a Harry Potter character called Trixiebella Arwen or a Lord of the Rings elf called Jane.It is possible to research names online to make sure they fit with your interests.It's a good idea to start with baby name sites."Angelica Rowanna Marybelle Devenish" is not realistic.Most children are named at birth, so don't use hair color or facial features.Don't use a variation of your name."Mary Sue" is what this screams to readers.
Step 6: Give your new character some flaws.
Some flaws within the character are impatience, obsession with looks and trouble making friends.They should be flaws that have consequences for the character in his or her life.
Step 7: Things need to be hard for your new character.
One of the most annoying things about Mary Sues is how easy it is for them to get everything they want.Readers will start to feel for your character if she has to deal with real problems.They will start to hate her if she does everything perfectly.
Step 8: You don't want to make the character show the same characteristics as you do.
If you do that, you should start a diary as everyone has a different personality and should have the freedom to choose what they want to do, so do not base their decisions on your personal opinions, beliefs, etc.The story is more interesting and the writing is stretching your writing abilities.
Step 9: Different characters will react differently to your original character.
Take a look at the original work you're drawing from.Do all of the protagonists act the same way?Absolutely not.Make believable reactions to and relationships with your newcomer by taking the canon characters' personality into account.
Step 10: The unresolved conflicts of the original fiction should not be solved by your new character.
If you want to make it a real team effort, give the glory to an established character.
Step 11: It's a good idea to be careful around romance.
Mary Sues are constantly winning the love of a character the author really likes or fixing up two previously unattached characters theauthor thinks should be together.Romance is possible in fan-fiction, but it should be realistic.
Step 12: Take it slow.
Mary Sue stories are flawed because they happen too quickly.It will probably take a while for your new character to be close to the canon characters, or be in a position to accomplish a lot of amazing things.Go slowly.A sequel can always be written.