The Eye Patch Method
- DVWritersGuild
- 3 hours ago
- 2 min read
September 19, 2026 @ 9:30AM Pacific Time
presented by Kiri Jorgensen
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. You'll leave this presentation with actionable information and steps to strengthen your characters and connect
with your readers.
Kiri Jorgensen is the Publisher and Senior Editor at Chicken Scratch Books. She is also a writer, teacher, entrepreneur, wife, and mother. Her involvement in the world of children’s literature spans almost three decades from several different angles. She taught school for 16 years, where she created writing curriculums for elementary and middle school students. She has written and produced over 30 stage plays for children, and taught writing to kids, teens, and adults in multiple settings and genres. As a sought-after editor, she also served as the Regional Advisor for SCBWI Montana, where she organized physical and online learning opportunities for writers across the nation. Since starting Chicken Scratch Books in 2020, her varied skillset has been put to good use. Her passion is all books middle grade, and she loves to work with authors to bring their vision to its strongest form.
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