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A novel in verse
Dean tells us why he took the unusual step of writing his novel in verse.
  1. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  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. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  12. I can do this!
    02:32
    I can do this!
  13. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  14. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  15. Questions
    04:03
    Questions
  16. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
  17. Keep going!
    01:28
    Keep going!
  18. Questions from schools
    05:58
    Questions from schools
  19. How Catherine works
    00:59
    How Catherine works
  20. Cracking questions
    02:08
    Cracking questions
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