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Kiran’s writing process
Kiran reveals how she works and why writers can be classed as either oxen or cats!
  1. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
  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. Questions from schools
    05:40
    Questions from schools
  12. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  13. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  14. Chae is Dr Who
    05:39
    Chae is Dr Who
  15. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  16. Don't Kvetch
    01:55
    Don't Kvetch
  17. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  18. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  19. Making the change
    03:33
    Making the change
  20. Start with a face
    02:25
    Start with a face
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