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[[Kathryn Janeway]] was the self-insert for [[Jeri Taylor]] when she wrote scripts for [[Star Trek: Voyager|''Voyager'']]. | [[Kathryn Janeway]] was the self-insert for [[Jeri Taylor]] when she wrote scripts for [[Star Trek: Voyager|''Voyager'']]. | ||
[[Luke Skywalker]] (Luke S.) was the self-insert for [[George Lucas]] in the original [[Star Wars]]. | |||
[[Category: Fiction]] | [[Category: Fiction]] | ||
Revision as of 16:58, 2 October 2008
A self-insert is a character created by an author as a way of putting themselves into the story. A self-insert who is too prominent in the story, or too perfect, is said to be a Mary Sue.
Wesley Crusher served as the self-insert for Gene Roddenbery.
Kathryn Janeway was the self-insert for Jeri Taylor when she wrote scripts for Voyager.
Luke Skywalker (Luke S.) was the self-insert for George Lucas in the original Star Wars.