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Creating a Poem
Joseph’s book Poetry Prompts shows that we can all be poets.
  1. Creating a Poem
    08:58
    Creating a Poem
  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. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
  12. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  13. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  14. Children’s Laureate
    03:24
    Children’s Laureate
  15. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
  16. Acting and Writing
    05:49
    Acting and Writing
  17. Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
    03:47
    Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
  18. Prez
    01:14
    Prez
  19. Questions from schools
    08:43
    Questions from schools
  20. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
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