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Inspiration
Where to draw inspiration from, when writing stories.
  1. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  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. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  12. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  13. School days
    03:57
    School days
  14. Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
    03:08
    Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
  15. How do you come up with names for your characters?
    01:09
    How do you come up with names for your characters?
  16. Draw Noi and his dad
    10:03
    Draw Noi and his dad
  17. Questions from schools
    04:02
    Questions from schools
  18. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  19. Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
    05:44
    Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
  20. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
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