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Inspiration
Where to draw inspiration from, when writing stories.
  1. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  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. Schools questions
    09:55
    Schools questions
  12. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  13. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  14. Questions and Answers
    06:15
    Questions and Answers
  15. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  16. Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
    06:54
    Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
  17. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  18. A question about Charlie and Lola
    01:44
    A question about Charlie and Lola
  19. The hero birds
    03:03
    The hero birds
  20. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
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