Cliches #1 - Y/n L/n!

Um, excuse me, but what the fuck is this nonsense? Oh, it seems like this is basically a simple inspiration for Crimsonsector89 terrible Wattpad content!
So, should I just hurl insults your way or actually offer some advice?

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Ah, screw it! Let's do both!

Hey there! Yeah, I'm talking to you, the poor soul wasting time on this utter crap. What the hell do you think you're doing?

Wait, is your name Y/n l/n? Seriously?

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Parents when their child is named Y/n L/n:


ANYWAYS! Let's get to business!

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Behold! And welcome to-

Title: My Thoughts on Wattpad Clichés: Let's Get Real!

Now, let's dive into it!

Today, let's talk about the typical cliché that dominates Wattpad: Y/n L/n.

Ah, Y/n L/n, the quintessential protagonist personalized to make every reader feel connected. It's no secret that stories featuring this character type are more popular than any series x OC stories out there. However, it's crucial to acknowledge that they can be written poorly if not approached correctly. That's precisely why I've created this book—to offer advice and help you steer clear of the dreaded Edgelord character trope.

One of the most overused clichés is crafting the reader's character based on some existing character. I mean, seriously, who does that anyway?

Let's dissect these clichés and find ways to reinvent them, allowing your stories to stand out in the sea of predictability.


Reader is based on [Insert character].

The most overused Y/n there is! I mean who does that Anyways?

Okay, that's easy to explain. The reason is... well, nothing really.

Anyways, let's get back on track here!

To create a reader story, we need to consider what to do with the readers.

For example, if the main character (MC) was in RWBY, here are some questions to ask yourself: What race would they be? What weapon would they use? What semblance would they have? By the way, jelly-filled donuts are my favorite!

Ahem! Here's what I would do:

I would make the MC a salamander faunus.

They would have a bo-staff that can transform into a large axe! (also possibly a bazooka!).

Their semblance could involve manipulating dust to grant their aura some unique abilities such as strength (fire), defense (ice), speed (lightning), and more!

See? It's simple!

Now, I understand that you guys might prefer to be a wolf faunus running around with a scythe larger than Ruby's weapon or dealing with Qrow's alcoholic problems, but come on, those ideas are overrated!

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Did you just made another Saiyan reader with over 250+ transformations!

...but it can get mundane if the reader character (Y/n) doesn't have a weakness or something that frustrates them to develop their character. The reader doesn't have to be the best at everything. Let me give you a few examples to illustrate my point.

If you've read Kid Cosmic | Marvel comics x reader, then you know that the MC's greatest weakness is... being a child. A dumbass one, by the way!

The only strengths they have are being multilingual and able to speak Spanish, German, and French and can only dance that can't save their own stupid ass!

Seth's powers can easily be taken away by intangible beings or even a symbiote.

They have zero fighting experience aside from bamboozling Kraven.

The MC is actually a sidekick, and I can prove it! Remember when Logan was looking for rumored mutant kangaroos? He encountered the MC instead of the other way around.

The MC also gets roasted by a lot of people, showing that they're easy to insult.

Two of their biggest threats are a government official and a literal Universal Emperor.

The series takes place five years before 2014, which means it's set in 2009.

Now, the MC will meet Spiderman, Deadpool, Moonknight, Ironman, and even Venom!

The MC will also travel through the multiverse, hopefully not ending up in the MCU... Wanda, fuck you! You're not getting any sympathy from me!

Look... I appreciate an edgy character, but I find it hard to take them seriously if the main character is constantly being beaten up by the Xiao-Long Rose family for no apparent reason. It feels out of place for the characters as they are written. It seems like people just dislike Tai because he had some bitches and has two badass daughters.

But let's consider the fact that his first wife left him and his family for her tribe, and his second wife passed away. The guy has gone through depression and suffering, and yet you're deciding to assassinate his character just because he knew how to please a woman!? That's fucked up!

Sorry if I went off on a tangent there, but I just needed to get that off my chest. It's frustrating!

Next, let's talk about the power levels of the main character... Why do they always need to effortlessly defeat every opponent and end the fights in the most uninteresting way possible? It feels like a watered down version of One Punch Man mixed with a watered down Dragon Ball Super fight.

The main character shows up, solves the problems, and receives all the credit, while others who participated in the fight go unnoticed. It's unfair, isn't it?

Instead, why not have the main character struggle in a fight against a seasoned veteran, and then be saved by a teacher, friends, or someone unexpected? This would give the main character a reason to strive for strength and overcome challenges.

Here's my advice:

Make the main character just a regular guy, or perhaps a unique case.

Not every backstory needs to revolve around abuse, betrayal, or infidelity. It becomes repetitive, and it's hard to find a compelling story in that.

Give the main character actual limitations or provide a reason for their overpowered abilities.

Also, keep in mind that there are plenty of powerful characters who can defeat a Saiyan, jinchuriki, hollow, and even Red Heavy from Team Fortress 2.

That's all for now. I hope you're ready for the next topic: Union Stories!

Here's a quote from crimson from his book: "Terrible Writing Sins".

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