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Creating a Poem
Joseph’s book Poetry Prompts shows that we can all be poets.
  1. Creating a Poem
    08:58
    Creating a Poem
  2. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  3. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  4. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  5. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  6. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
    03:12
    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
  7. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  8. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  9. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  10. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  11. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  12. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  13. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  14. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  15. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  16. Have a go!
    01:10
    Have a go!
  17. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  18. Our Tower reading
    06:12
    Our Tower reading
  19. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  20. Names and Questions
    07:57
    Names and Questions
  21. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  22. Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
    01:05
    Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
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