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Characters
Both authors agree that characters in their books can take on a life of their own
  1. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  2. Introducing Andy
    01:55
    Introducing Andy
  3. Young Andy
    07:15
    Young Andy
  4. Reading
    06:53
    Reading
  5. Writing stories
    08:20
    Writing stories
  6. Q&A with Andy Stanton
    07:29
    Q&A with Andy Stanton
  7. More Q&A with Andy Stanton
    08:22
    More Q&A with Andy Stanton
  8. The right words in the right order
    02:38
    The right words in the right order
  9. Questions from the audience
    09:53
    Questions from the audience
  10. The real world and the fictional world
    11:22
    The real world and the fictional world
  11. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  12. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  13. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  14. Slugs and Brain Pâté
    11:48
    Slugs and Brain Pâté
  15. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  16. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  17. Questions
    04:03
    Questions
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