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Introducing Wain
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Rachel tells us about their verse collection, titled Wain.
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    Introducing Wain
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  9. Books and confidence
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  10. The poetry community
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  11. Working with young writers
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    Working with young writers
  12. Wishes
    01:04
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  13. Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
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  19. Book Introduction
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