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Becoming an Author
Why after being a children’s presenter, Konnie turned to writing.
  1. Becoming an Author
    00:58
    Becoming an Author
  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. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  12. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
  13. Don't Kvetch
    01:55
    Don't Kvetch
  14. Questions from schools
    06:40
    Questions from schools
  15. Wordplay
    14:05
    Wordplay
  16. Questions from schools
    05:22
    Questions from schools
  17. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  18. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  19. Manjeet’s writing process
    07:37
    Manjeet’s writing process
  20. Persistence
    01:24
    Persistence
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