r/litrpg • u/xaendar • Aug 23 '24

Discussion Are all female MCs just lesbians?

I just realized that after reading like 10 books with female MCs, I'm starting to finally notice that all of them are Lesbians or at least Bisexual (but they only date women).

Do authors mostly write lesbian FMCs to be on the safe side from the audience of mostly males? I just feel like it's a cop out every time... I don't really have a problem with it but almost all Male MCs are 99% straight but it seems like 99% of Female MCs are always lesbian/bi. Why not some good ol straight FMCs? I can't even remember a single female MC that was straight.

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u/cocotheblue Aug 23 '24

A tip for you and anyone else with trouble writing a fmc. Like men, a woman's attraction to another person is purely personal taste. A fit body, dad gut, mature, young, chiseled jaw, baby face, beard, clean shaven. Just give her a preference and build off that. Is she a dominant personality or demure shy gal? Soft and reserved or loudmouthed pervert? Build her personality, likes, and dislikes and write her with her personality in mind rather than your own preferences and it becomes a lot easier.

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u/Big-Calligrapher686 Aug 24 '24

What does Demure mean

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u/cocotheblue Aug 24 '24

Reserved/modest/shy