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The story rollercoaster
Why is a good story like a rollercoaster?
  1. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  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. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  12. A question from Blake
    01:15
    A question from Blake
  13. Ideas and inspirational teachers
    05:32
    Ideas and inspirational teachers
  14. There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 1
    04:07
    There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 1
  15. Joyful Poetry
    00:53
    Joyful Poetry
  16. Authors Live with Ross Sayers
    31:15
    Authors Live with Ross Sayers
  17. Questions from schools
    07:40
    Questions from schools
  18. Diving Poem
    02:24
    Diving Poem
  19. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
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