Mary Sue is a character we all know and hate. Flat, emotionless, good at everything she does, and incapable of fault or defeat, Mary Sue takes the spotlight in many popular books, movies, and TV shows, making us roll our eyes at her flawlessness.

The 'Mary Sue' archetype is so overused and unlikeable that readers everywhere are tired of seeing flawless characters like this. But how do you know if you’re writing a Mary Sue into your story? In this video, we will explore the SEVEN SIGNS that your character is a Mary Sue/Gary Stu, and what you can do to fix these problems so that your readers will fall in LOVE with your characters and cheer them on.

Comment below and join the discussion! Who's a Mary Sue that gets on your nerves?

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C H A P T E R S

00:00 What is a Mary Sue?
01:28 #1: They have no flaws or weaknesses
02:37 #2: They’re naturally better than everyone at everything they do
04:46 #3: They don’t make active decisions, they just get pushed around by the plot
06:19 #4: They don’t know how divinely attractive they are
07:02 #5: They don’t practice what they preach
09:07 #6: They have no likable charms, but everyone likes them
11:20 #7: They never admit when they make a mistake
13:02 What’s your favorite example of a Mary Sue?
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