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Poetry is everywhere
We all know poetry, even though we might not be aware of it – as Sarah reveals.
  1. Poetry is everywhere
    14:55
    Poetry is everywhere
  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. Studio questions
    02:06
    Studio questions
  12. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  13. Remembering Kobe Bryant
    01:41
    Remembering Kobe Bryant
  14. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  15. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  16. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  17. Questions
    04:03
    Questions
  18. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  19. Tom on his illustrations
    05:00
    Tom on his illustrations
  20. A reading from Elizabeth
    02:18
    A reading from Elizabeth
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