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Inspired by travelling
Abi describes her early life and how her travels have found their way into her writing
  1. Inspired by travelling
    14:41
    Inspired by travelling
  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. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
  12. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  13. Introducing Sav Akyuz
    01:45
    Introducing Sav Akyuz
  14. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
  15. Sport brings us together
    02:36
    Sport brings us together
  16. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  17. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  18. Becoming an Author
    00:58
    Becoming an Author
  19. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  20. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
    00:45
    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
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