Is an author limited to writing characters in and around their

>>9642992
>Is an author limited to writing characters in and around their intellectual capacities?
No, but it comes off as more authentic if that's how it's written.
>Do you think it's possible to author a character that is convincingly smarter than you are?
Yes. But if you're not careful it will come off as cringe.

>>9642992
Let's put it this way, you can write clever and wise characters, it just takes careful thought and confidence. But to write intelligent characters, especially within a certain field, the amount of studying you'd need to do to get the information right would basically leave you knowledgeable in the field.
Find an authentic voice first. And be sure if you wish to write an intelligent character that you're ready for a daunting task.