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Why comics matter
Mark talks about the importance of comics when it comes to reading.
  1. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
  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. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  12. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  13. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
  14. Draw Along
    10:16
    Draw Along
  15. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  16. Favourite book
    00:45
    Favourite book
  17. Truth and Lies
    13:33
    Truth and Lies
  18. Reading of The River
    04:08
    Reading of The River
  19. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  20. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
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