forum How to write a stoic character without boring everyone

Started December 19, 2019 by @NotSoBeautifulDiseaster group

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My character Jax is supossed a stoic booksmart kuudere, but when I write about him he comes off as a block of ice, momentally melting to have either the obligory deredere moment or tell Sophie "I not the weak little boy from before, I'm a strong indepedent bishie that don't need no MC" and then going "Never mind I need help.", Also he's supposed to have a tragic past to mostly moviates him to take revenge on his doucebag dad, and I'm worried I may make her to be the basic Tall, Dark and Brooding, So how to make him interesting

Think about more than just the stereotype of someone with a harmful past and brooding personality. Think more of how your own mindset would be if you were in his situation. Are his motivations only just being strong and independent? Just remember he's human and he should have a character arc, and it doesn't have to be him becoming more dependant/open. It can also be him overcoming any trauma from his past or discovering parts of himself he didn't know were there. Just don't confine yourself to a caricature. :) Good luck with your story though, it sounds rly good!!