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After we make a thorough and in-depth investigation of our people’s backstories by understanding the Root Chakra, we can then begin to explore each character’s understanding and relationship with herself. A common practice to show readers a character’s view of herself is to use interior monologue – to take our readers inside the character’s mind.

Another way to accomplish this is by understanding the Sacral Chakra, which is about the Self as expressed in our one-on-one relationships with others, as well as our ability to create, which can take many forms.

Give thought to how your people support, interfere with, and reflect each other’s most vulnerable parts, including their ability to create.

If you’re writing fiction (a novel or screenplay), focus on the relationship between your protagonist and her antagonist – that person (or thing or system) who keeps her from her greatest desire. Then focus on your protagonist and her number one supporting character – that person who believes in her no matter what.

If you’re writing memoir, as with fiction, focus on the relationship between your protagonist (you) and her antagonist – that person (or thing or system) who keeps her from her greatest desire. Then focus on your protagonist and her number one supporting character – that person who believes in her no matter what.

If you’re writing a non-fiction book in the self-help or how-to category, focus on your Ideal Reader and block(s) that prevent her from achieving her greatest desire. This could be a person/people, time, herself, her belief system/mindset, or her lack of discipline or willpower. Then, focus on the people in your Ideal Reader’s life who want the best for her.

How do your characters describe and/or define each other through thought, action, and dialogue? What do these descriptions tell you about the character doing the describing or defining