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Becoming an Author
Why after being a children’s presenter, Konnie turned to writing.
  1. Becoming an Author
    00:58
    Becoming an Author
  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. A question from Freya.
    01:00
    A question from Freya.
  12. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  13. Questions from schools
    06:15
    Questions from schools
  14. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  15. Writing Fiction
    01:29
    Writing Fiction
  16. Joyful Poetry
    00:53
    Joyful Poetry
  17. Introducing Cookie
    04:11
    Introducing Cookie
  18. Questions from schools
    07:16
    Questions from schools
  19. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  20. Persistence
    01:24
    Persistence
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