Masterfully weave the 6 elements of character into every scene of your story.
In writing middle grade novels, character is everything. A strongly crafted character will connect with readers and keep the book in their hands. Everything else is added information. How do you build a strong character? In this course, you’ll learn about the 6 elements of character, and then you’ll be introduced to actionable writing tools to enhance each one, including brand new writing concepts from editor and publisher Kiri Jorgensen.
The course is divided into 15 sections, 44 lessons, 30 instructional videos, and lots of real examples from great middle grade fiction. Also, there are 14 downloadable PDF worksheets to guide you in your character planning and revision.
Kiri Jorgensen
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Kiri Jorgensen is a long time teacher, curriculum creator, writer, editor, and publisher at Chicken Scratch Books. Her passion is middle grade novels, and she loves helping kids discover the wonder of strong literature.
Welcome to Clarity of Character – Let’s Weave!
Weaving, Braiding, Rope Making, Macramé – Do it in your writing!
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Character Elements: Traits and Quirks
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Character Elements: History
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Character Elements: Core Foundation
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Character Elements: Choice Index
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Has Quiz
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Character Elements: Voice
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The Thought / Verbal Split
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Character Elements: Motive
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Intentional Weaving
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Weaving Tools: Motive
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Worse and Worse = Better and Better
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Weaving Tools: Voice
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Weaving Tools: Choice Index
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The Thought / Action Shift
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Weaving Tools: Core Foundation
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Weaving Tools: History
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Flashing Back / Moment Memories
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Weaving Tools: Traits and Quirks
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Mapping Your Intentional Weave
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What Others Have Said
Kiri, This has been such a wonderfully helpful course. I will now go back through all of the lessons, worksheets, videos, etc. as I revise. Thank you so much!