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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. How Catherine works
    00:59
    How Catherine works
  12. Questions and Answers
    06:15
    Questions and Answers
  13. How do you come up with names for your characters?
    01:09
    How do you come up with names for your characters?
  14. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  15. Wizards of Once reading
    04:24
    Wizards of Once reading
  16. Read a long
    04:36
    Read a long
  17. The power of fantasy fiction
    04:28
    The power of fantasy fiction
  18. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  19. Gil's bug hospital
    05:28
    Gil's bug hospital
  20. S is for Scots
    03:30
    S is for Scots
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