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Characters
Both authors agree that characters in their books can take on a life of their own
  1. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  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. Drawing Bugbops
    10:18
    Drawing Bugbops
  12. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  13. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
  14. Feather reading
    06:20
    Feather reading
  15. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
  16. How do you come up with names for your characters?
    01:09
    How do you come up with names for your characters?
  17. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  18. School Questions
    05:51
    School Questions
  19. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
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