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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. Reading The Undefeated
    03:32
    Reading The Undefeated
  12. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  13. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  14. Bumble and Snug reading
    04:07
    Bumble and Snug reading
  15. The Otherwhere Emporium reading
    04:21
    The Otherwhere Emporium reading
  16. Hand on the Bridge
    02:28
    Hand on the Bridge
  17. School Questions
    08:45
    School Questions
  18. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
  19. Names and Questions
    07:57
    Names and Questions
  20. Early drawings
    00:49
    Early drawings
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