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Questions from Linlithgow Academy
Alan responds to questions from the pupils of Linlithgow Academy.
  1. Questions from Linlithgow Academy
    05:02
    Questions from Linlithgow Academy
  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. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  12. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  13. Early drawings
    00:49
    Early drawings
  14. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  15. Drawing Fruit and Veg
    04:16
    Drawing Fruit and Veg
  16. Cuiken Primary film
    03:02
    Cuiken Primary film
  17. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  18. What are you favourite things about books?
    01:20
    What are you favourite things about books?
  19. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  20. Writing Haikus
    08:00
    Writing Haikus
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