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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. Drawing Fruit and Veg
    04:16
    Drawing Fruit and Veg
  12. Questions from schools
    08:14
    Questions from schools
  13. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  14. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
  15. Using Scotland as a setting
    01:06
    Using Scotland as a setting
  16. Crackledawn
    02:08
    Crackledawn
  17. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
  18. School Questions
    05:51
    School Questions
  19. Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
    04:53
    Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
  20. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
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