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Where monsters come from
How did the idea for a monster-themed book come about?
  1. Where monsters come from
    03:38
    Where monsters come from
  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. Themes of The Infinite
    01:29
    Themes of The Infinite
  12. Cracking questions
    02:08
    Cracking questions
  13. Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
    04:53
    Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
  14. School Questions
    08:45
    School Questions
  15. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
  16. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  17. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  18. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
  19. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  20. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
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