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Writing Haikus
Brian explains how haikus work and challenges you to write your own!
  1. Writing Haikus
    08:00
    Writing Haikus
  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. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  12. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  13. Phil’s presentation
    21:56
    Phil’s presentation
  14. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  15. There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 2
    04:25
    There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 2
  16. Newton Farm Questions
    05:46
    Newton Farm Questions
  17. Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
    06:54
    Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
  18. Questions from schools
    05:58
    Questions from schools
  19. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
  20. Where The Heart Should Be
    06:14
    Where The Heart Should Be
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