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Writing – when why how?
The writers discuss their approach to writing.
  1. Writing – when why how?
    09:26
    Writing – when why how?
  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. McLean Primary eco projects
    02:44
    McLean Primary eco projects
  12. Schools questions
    09:55
    Schools questions
  13. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  14. Questions and Answers
    06:15
    Questions and Answers
  15. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  16. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  17. Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
    03:11
    Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
  18. Questions from schools
    06:06
    Questions from schools
  19. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  20. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
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