So when I asked my friend what thing he hated most about Mary-Sues, his simple reply was:
"Gary-Stu's"
Thanks for that Tom because I really should have made it clearer that they exist.
I only really use the term 'Mary-Sue' because I personally feel that female characters are most susceptible to this disease but of course, their male counterparts, 'Gary Stu's', are also capable of contracting said disease. Fancy words I know.
Basically, I'll mostly always refer to female characters but naturally you can apply these rules to any gender.
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Anti Mary-Sue Character Guide
Non-FictionHere is just my list of tips of how to avoid creating/writing a Mary-Sue character. Take them as you wish. Greatest Achievements: #1 in non-fiction!!!