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School days
Abi talks about what she was like at school and her writing.
  1. School days
    03:57
    School days
  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. Meeting the Wolf Queen
    02:20
    Meeting the Wolf Queen
  12. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  13. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  14. How Books Start
    06:40
    How Books Start
  15. Pupils' questions
    07:21
    Pupils' questions
  16. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
  17. Relationship Counsellor
    02:45
    Relationship Counsellor
  18. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  19. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  20. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
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