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School days and writing
Janice chats to Brian about growing up in Coatbridge and how he began writing.
  1. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  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. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
    00:45
    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
  12. The World of the Wolf Queen
    04:14
    The World of the Wolf Queen
  13. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
  14. Beginnings
    01:47
    Beginnings
  15. Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
    03:47
    Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
  16. Introduction to the Twitchers
    05:50
    Introduction to the Twitchers
  17. Questions from schools
    07:16
    Questions from schools
  18. Cuiken Primary film
    03:02
    Cuiken Primary film
  19. Pupils' questions
    07:21
    Pupils' questions
  20. Start with a face
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    Start with a face
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