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A novel in verse
Dean tells us why he took the unusual step of writing his novel in verse.
  1. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  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. Questions from schools
    05:58
    Questions from schools
  12. Hercules Song
    01:56
    Hercules Song
  13. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  14. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  15. Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
    06:44
    Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
  16. Toxic Relationships
    04:42
    Toxic Relationships
  17. Ideas for books
    02:25
    Ideas for books
  18. Questions from Linlithgow Academy
    05:02
    Questions from Linlithgow Academy
  19. Have a go!
    01:10
    Have a go!
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    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
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