So I’m entering my third week with my book coach! I found her at the Mid-South Con, advertising her services, and I am so glad I found her!
This past week, she gave me sheets to work on the character development of my main character, Sun, who is 7 years old.
I had picked out 4 core beliefs, and every one of them, she said was too adult and advanced.
This is where my lack of knowledge of children becomes very apparent. Hence…a book coach!
Turns out, 7 year olds have logic, but it is flawed logic.
So we spent the hour talking about his development and what he believed and didn’t believe. We then came up with four core flawed beliefs:
1) Be Fair- don’t leave out the little ones
2) My family loves me
3) Family doesn’t change
4) Good always wins
Every single one of these core beliefs will be shattered in our little hero’s life.
What kind of core beliefs did you have growing up? Were they realistic? Unrealistic? or Fantastical?
Some of my core beliefs:
1) Jesus loves me
2) My Dad didn’t
3) I’m different
4) I have to do for myself
What are yours?
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