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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. Who likes stories?
    02:48
    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
    01:47
    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
    03:05
    Actor Vivian
  5. Writing a story down
    02:42
    Writing a story down
  6. Story build (part 1)
    04:03
    Story build (part 1)
  7. Story build (part 2)
    06:21
    Story build (part 2)
  8. Vivian talks titles
    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  9. Alfie Onion
    08:13
    Alfie Onion
  10. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  11. Diving Poem
    02:24
    Diving Poem
  12. The power of fantasy fiction
    04:28
    The power of fantasy fiction
  13. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  14. Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
    04:56
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
  15. Slugs and Brain Pâté
    11:48
    Slugs and Brain Pâté
  16. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
  17. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  18. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  19. Konnie’s Love of Science
    02:32
    Konnie’s Love of Science
  20. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
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