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Brian’s writing and favourite books
Brian answers questions about Cardboard Cowboys and his future writing plans.
  1. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  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. Introducing Cookie
    04:11
    Introducing Cookie
  12. Dogs in space
    01:29
    Dogs in space
  13. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  14. Writing Haikus
    08:00
    Writing Haikus
  15. No Breathing in Class
    04:08
    No Breathing in Class
  16. Slugs and Brain Pâté
    11:48
    Slugs and Brain Pâté
  17. There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 2
    04:25
    There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 2
  18. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  19. Studio questions
    03:22
    Studio questions
  20. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
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