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So I'm a writer trying to write my first book. It's a western fantasy adventure with elves, dragons and stuff. My problem is that I'm unable to make my female characters more lifelike.
For example, there is this one female solider character. Let's call her V. She's somewhere in between 25 and 30 years old. She was a war orphan taken in and trained by a count to support one of his sons.
I portrayed her character to be cold, loyal and cautious but it feels like she's just a robot at that point. And I can't seem to get complimentary traits to suit her personality.
So are there any ways to make my female characters more alive? like making mistakes or feelings overtaking your decisions kind of thing?
Plz tell me your opinion! I'm a guy so I don't know the complex thinking process of females! #－.－)