female protagonists

by Heidi Roberts
17th August 2012

what is the most appealing type of female character for you to read from in first person? I'm asking for my YA novel

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Hi Heidi. I agree with Victoria, don't give her too many annoying habits but try to make her unique. I read 'Fallen' and the main character had this really annoying habit of clicking her fingers that didn't add anything to her character. Think of how you used to be when you were that age and see if there's anything you can use.

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Gayle
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Gayle Bentham
09/10/2012

She's strong willed, can sing well, isn't a very good driver. Get's jealous easily, loves Audrey Hepburn, and TV in general. She can cook well, though she has no clue how to bake desserts. She doesn't really talk to anyone outside her group of friends, she hates hamburgers, loves spagetti, and doesn't really have confidence in herself. She get's bored easily, and if she stays up really late, she will fall asleep during class. She loves english, hates math, thinks science is okay, and walks fast down hallways... unintentionally.

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Heidi Roberts
21/08/2012

Is she some kind of goddess? Describe her some more! And she is virtuous too, I'm sure. That kind of female protagonist will make any story strong.

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