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This one may sound odd but I mention it because I had a long discussion with someone about it.

Avoid Gender limitations by trying to write both your gender and the opposite gender. This is about increasing your creative writing as a whole. Especially those who want to branch out and write short stories or novels. Your main character may match your gender but I would be [b]stunned[/b] if your book did not involve an interaction with members of the opposite gender. I'm not saying to go out and write smut as the other gender or even being involved in a romance while you're representing another gender but just general usage.

Here are some helpful tips!
[list]1] Base your first other gendered character off of someone you know: your partner, your parent, a friend you're close with.
2] Don't start out in the romance department with your first other gender writing experience; I suggest doing a friendship based role play because yes, they exist and they are out there. 
3] Watch TV and become inspired by a character, maybe a TV show/book/movie crush? (don't worry this suggestion is to adapt their personality not to do a fandom cannon role play).
4] Write how you would want to be treated by the opposite gender.[/list]
I promise it's easier than it sounds and it will open up a completely new writing world!