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Writing – when why how?
The writers discuss their approach to writing.
  1. Writing – when why how?
    09:26
    Writing – when why how?
  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. Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
    05:44
    Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
  12. Twitch reading
    05:36
    Twitch reading
  13. Audience questions
    03:17
    Audience questions
  14. Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
    09:49
    Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
  15. Who is Josh Bell?
    01:03
    Who is Josh Bell?
  16. Weather and climate
    00:56
    Weather and climate
  17. Daisy on the Outer Line
    02:34
    Daisy on the Outer Line
  18. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  19. Acting and Writing
    05:49
    Acting and Writing
  20. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
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