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School days and writing
Janice chats to Brian about growing up in Coatbridge and how he began writing.
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    07:07
    School days and writing
  2. Book Introduction
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    Book Introduction
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  4. How to Start Writing a Book
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  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
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