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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 Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  3. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  4. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  5. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  6. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
    03:12
    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
  7. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  8. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  9. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  10. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  11. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  12. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  13. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  14. How to Draw Granville's Head
    04:23
    How to Draw Granville's Head
  15. Cracking questions
    02:08
    Cracking questions
  16. 100 Words on Friendship
    01:14
    100 Words on Friendship
  17. Poetry is everywhere
    14:55
    Poetry is everywhere
  18. Relationship Counsellor
    02:45
    Relationship Counsellor
  19. Beginnings
    01:47
    Beginnings
  20. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  21. Themes of The Infinite
    01:29
    Themes of The Infinite
  22. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  23. Sputnik
    00:55
    Sputnik
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