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School days and writing
Janice chats to Brian about growing up in Coatbridge and how he began writing.
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    07:07
    School days and writing
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    Bendy, bendy toothbrush
  3. Book titles
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    Book titles
  4. Going through the old photos
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    Going through the old photos
  5. Hand on the bridge
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    Hand on the bridge
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    If you weren't writing poetry books for children what would you like to have done instead?
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    01:09
    How do you come up with names for your characters?
  12. Kiran’s writing process
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    Phil’s presentation
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    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
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    01:20
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