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The World
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The brothers point out just how vital the world in which you set your story is
  1. The World
    05:53
    The World
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  2. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
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  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
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  4. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
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  5. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
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  6. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
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  7. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
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  8. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
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  9. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
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  10. Translating into Gaelic
    00:53
    Translating into Gaelic
  11. Wordplay
    14:05
    Wordplay
  12. Desert island books
    02:27
    Desert island books
  13. Hand on the Bridge
    02:28
    Hand on the Bridge
  14. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  15. Questions from the audience
    09:53
    Questions from the audience
  16. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  17. Bumble and Snug reading
    04:07
    Bumble and Snug reading
  18. Toxic Relationships
    04:42
    Toxic Relationships
  19. Stories and puzzles
    01:34
    Stories and puzzles
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