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Illustrating the Book
Konnie on drawing the illustrations throughout her book.
  1. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
  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. Keep going!
    01:28
    Keep going!
  12. A question from Twitter
    01:07
    A question from Twitter
  13. Have a go!
    01:10
    Have a go!
  14. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
  15. Reluctant reader to avid writer
    08:03
    Reluctant reader to avid writer
  16. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  17. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  18. Question time
    04:36
    Question time
  19. Names and Questions
    07:57
    Names and Questions
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    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
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