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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. Children’s Laureate
    03:24
    Children’s Laureate
  12. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  13. Lauren reads
    04:58
    Lauren reads
  14. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  15. Start with a face
    02:25
    Start with a face
  16. A Dog with Nice Ears
    07:10
    A Dog with Nice Ears
  17. Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
    03:08
    Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
  18. Prez
    01:14
    Prez
  19. How to Draw Granville's Head
    04:23
    How to Draw Granville's Head
  20. Introducing Sav Akyuz
    01:45
    Introducing Sav Akyuz
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