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School days and writing
Janice chats to Brian about growing up in Coatbridge and how he began writing.
  1. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  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. Diving Poem
    02:24
    Diving Poem
  12. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  13. Konnie’s Love of Science
    02:32
    Konnie’s Love of Science
  14. Feather reading
    06:20
    Feather reading
  15. Pets
    00:55
    Pets
  16. Poetry is everywhere
    14:55
    Poetry is everywhere
  17. The real world and the fictional world
    11:22
    The real world and the fictional world
  18. Hand on the Bridge
    02:28
    Hand on the Bridge
  19. Studio questions
    03:22
    Studio questions
  20. Sue's presentation
    11:34
    Sue's presentation
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