#wordweavers May21. Do you consider how your MC's appearance may contribute to stereotypes?
Yes and no. Certainly I'm careful with how appearances and characters are perceived by readers. I always think of the women and refrigerators trope with this and make sure to avoid reinforcing stereotypes.
At the same time, it's a fantasy world and what may be normal there should not necessarily be thought of as normal here.
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