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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. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. Reading from The Infinite
    05:46
    Reading from The Infinite
  12. This is a democracy
    00:39
    This is a democracy
  13. Chris McQueer – reading
    03:07
    Chris McQueer – reading
  14. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  15. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
  16. Health and Medicine
    04:36
    Health and Medicine
  17. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  18. Walking and talking
    02:23
    Walking and talking
  19. Diving Poem
    02:24
    Diving Poem
  20. Wordplay
    14:05
    Wordplay
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