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Sav on the process of getting "picked" for work.
  1. One frame
    01:29
    One frame
  2. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. Questions from pupils
    02:50
    Questions from pupils
  12. Chocolate Cake
    07:56
    Chocolate Cake
  13. Lauren reads
    04:58
    Lauren reads
  14. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  15. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  16. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
  17. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
  18. Children’s Laureate
    03:24
    Children’s Laureate
  19. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  20. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
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