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Writing – when why how?
The writers discuss their approach to writing.
  1. Writing – when why how?
    09:26
    Writing – when why how?
  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. Mental Health
    02:25
    Mental Health
  12. Phil’s presentation
    21:56
    Phil’s presentation
  13. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  14. Introducing Sav Akyuz
    01:45
    Introducing Sav Akyuz
  15. Discussing illustration
    03:51
    Discussing illustration
  16. Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
    07:30
    Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
  17. Reading of The River
    04:08
    Reading of The River
  18. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  19. 100 Words on Friendship
    01:14
    100 Words on Friendship
  20. Sport brings us together
    02:36
    Sport brings us together
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