Screenwriting : Male or Female Protags by Matthew H Emma

Matthew H Emma

Male or Female Protags

Who do you all think are more fun protagonists to write? Male or female protags. I have written both, but for whatever reason, I have more female protagonists and think they are more fun to write.

Isaac Barlow

I usually do the same. Most of my stories have female leads, with maybe one or two male leads. I'm attracted to strong females in life so I love to write strong females in my work.

Jenny Masterton

I don't find the gender of the character to make much difference to writing that character.

DL Miles

Typically it's easier for sale agents and reps to pre-sale or bank on a "A" or "B" list male actor mainly because of their international star-meter, but if you're looking for a niche or unique approach you should create a dynamic female protagonist that is flawed. The market is constantly changing as to what is bankable and unique female characters are on the rise.

Craig D Griffiths

I choose a gender based on the characters reaction style. Woman and men approach problems differently. I choose the most interesting for the story.

Matthew H Emma

DL you raise a great point and thanks for the insight. I would say my lady protags are dynamic and most certainly flawed.

Bill Costantini

To answer your original question....it's all fun!

Matthew H Emma

Like your philosophy Bill.

Tayo Akinsipe

I don't think the gender matters. I believe the personality matters more. At the same time i think giving a female character a personality or type or role that is normally male is very interesting and vice versa

Bill Albert

Like you I most often have female protagonists. It just come down to being more of a challenge. When I was in college they kept saying to just write a male character and then change the name to a female. I never, ever, ever, once did that.

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