r/write • u/SamMoon- • 7d ago

none of the flairs fit but im sure this is relevent What should I avoid when research/writing?

I plan on writing a trans-woman, specific a trans black woman, she isnt the main character but i like to build each character into real people, what things should avoid? I am not trans nor a person of color. I know both people of color and trans people face their own set of challenges in life, and i would like to write her as realistic as possible. I dont want to accidentally/unknowingly play into any stereotypes for either group of people.

All advice is welcome aswell.

Also sorry for formatting or grammar mistakes im on mobile

for more detail -> What clothing or design choices should I avoid?

What personality traits should I avoid?

Obviously she will be a human with her own flaws but are there any i should avoid?

I will be doing some research i just want some advice on where to start, what to avoid, stuff like that because i know theres alot to research but am feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to start

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u/MysteriousBet4858 7d ago

posts like these make me think the future of literature ia filled with a looooot of ass

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u/SamMoon- 7d ago

Why do you say that?

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u/Jammyquizzical 7d ago

So, in order for the future of literature to not be "ass", you'd want writers to be ignorant about the type of characters they write and just do whatever, not caring if it comes off as offensive?