Sep 19, 2026 In writing fiction, character is everything. Writers need all the tools they can find to craft and sustain strong, relatable characters. In this presentation, publisher Kiri Jorgensen will teach you about a powerful character-building tool—The Eye Patch. This is a very effective tool to present your character's history in an intriguing way. It gives the story and your reader just the right amount of information, while also presenting a fun level of mystique.

Jun 25/22 Kiri Jorgensen teaches us what makes middle grade unique, and how to appeal to the 9-14 age range.