Clarity of Character

Masterfully weave the 6 elements of character into every scene of your story.

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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.

Course Instructor

Kiri Jorgensen Kiri Jorgensen Author

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.

One Time Purchase

$149.00

Welcome to Clarity of Character – Let’s Weave!

Character Elements: Traits and Quirks

Character Elements: History

Character Elements: Core Foundation

Character Elements: Choice Index

Character Elements: Voice

Character Elements: Motive

Intentional Weaving

Weaving Tools: Motive

Weaving Tools: Voice

Weaving Tools: Choice Index

Weaving Tools: Core Foundation

Weaving Tools: History

Weaving Tools: Traits and Quirks

Mapping Your Intentional Weave

What Others Have Said


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  1. 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!

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