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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. 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. Discovering New Words
    03:16
    Discovering New Words
  12. Ideas
    03:35
    Ideas
  13. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  14. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  15. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  16. Hooked on Reading
    03:03
    Hooked on Reading
  17. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  18. Writing Haikus
    08:00
    Writing Haikus
  19. Y is for Young Adult
    03:43
    Y is for Young Adult
  20. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
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