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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. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  12. Questions from schools
    05:21
    Questions from schools
  13. Myths and Monsters
    11:48
    Myths and Monsters
  14. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  15. Chae is Dr Who
    05:39
    Chae is Dr Who
  16. Translating into Gaelic
    00:53
    Translating into Gaelic
  17. Balloons!
    02:59
    Balloons!
  18. Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
    01:05
    Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
  19. Authors Live with Holly Bourne
    34:04
    Authors Live with Holly Bourne
  20. Questions from schools
    06:15
    Questions from schools
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