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Writing a story down
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Vivian's first story writing experience
  1. Writing a story down
    02:42
    Writing a story down
  2. Who likes stories?
    02:48
    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
    01:47
    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
    03:05
    Actor Vivian
  5. Story build (part 1)
    04:03
    Story build (part 1)
  6. Story build (part 2)
    06:21
    Story build (part 2)
  7. Vivian talks titles
    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  8. Alfie Onion
    08:13
    Alfie Onion
  9. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  10. Scottish words and questions from schools
    08:09
    Scottish words and questions from schools
  11. Translating into Gaelic
    00:53
    Translating into Gaelic
  12. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  13. Truth and Lies
    13:33
    Truth and Lies
  14. Our Tower reading
    06:12
    Our Tower reading
  15. Studio questions
    02:06
    Studio questions
  16. Dogs in space
    01:29
    Dogs in space
  17. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  18. How Catherine works
    00:59
    How Catherine works
  19. What are you favourite things about books?
    01:20
    What are you favourite things about books?
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