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Becoming an Author
Why after being a children’s presenter, Konnie turned to writing.
  1. Becoming an Author
    00:58
    Becoming an Author
  2. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  3. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  4. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  5. Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
    07:30
    Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
  6. Translating into Gaelic
    00:53
    Translating into Gaelic
  7. Discovering New Words
    03:16
    Discovering New Words
  8. Favourite Scots Words
    04:20
    Favourite Scots Words
  9. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  10. Mental Health
    02:25
    Mental Health
  11. Writing Haikus
    08:00
    Writing Haikus
  12. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
  13. Finding the bear
    01:06
    Finding the bear
  14. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  15. The right words in the right order
    02:38
    The right words in the right order
  16. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
  17. Hallowe'en in Scotland
    06:14
    Hallowe'en in Scotland
  18. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
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