Now you can’t just come right out and say what their problem is. The story must evolve in such a way as to make it readily apparent what they are going through. For example, anyone who read Harry Potter could tell that he had family issues and that he felt different from the other kids because of his personal history. R.K. Rowling never had to come out and say these things. The story naturally led you to these conclusions.

Now on to the solution to your character’s problem. As these are children’s stories feel free to be creative. In Harry Potter, Harry develops close relationships and gains popularity and a sense of having a home through his adventures at Hogwarts. By fighting a common evil he gains the other students’ respect and loyalty. Read the rest of this entry »