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School days and writing
Janice chats to Brian about growing up in Coatbridge and how he began writing.
  1. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  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. Ideas for books
    02:25
    Ideas for books
  12. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  13. Sarah’s route into fiction
    07:16
    Sarah’s route into fiction
  14. Relationship Counsellor
    02:45
    Relationship Counsellor
  15. How to Draw Granville's Head
    04:23
    How to Draw Granville's Head
  16. Wizards of Once reading
    04:24
    Wizards of Once reading
  17. Draw Goldy the Gecko
    04:43
    Draw Goldy the Gecko
  18. Who is Josh Bell?
    01:03
    Who is Josh Bell?
  19. Draw Noi and his dad
    10:03
    Draw Noi and his dad
  20. Room on the Broom in Scots
    08:13
    Room on the Broom in Scots
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