[header] How to avoid creating female character stereotypes in your writing [title] Write several important female characters. [step] There is no right way to be a woman, and the more women you have in the story, the more clearly your story will convey this. Give your women different roles, different personalities, and different skills. 
Diverse female characters will help you avoid stale tropes. [substeps] If you are writing a story for a mixed-gender audience, your cast should be about 50% female, and the women should get about equal screen time.