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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. Prez
    01:14
    Prez
  12. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  13. The right words in the right order
    02:38
    The right words in the right order
  14. How to draw a cheetah
    07:21
    How to draw a cheetah
  15. Ideas and inspirational teachers
    05:32
    Ideas and inspirational teachers
  16. Scrapbooks and plans
    05:43
    Scrapbooks and plans
  17. The real world and the fictional world
    11:22
    The real world and the fictional world
  18. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  19. More questions
    01:42
    More questions
  20. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
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