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Writing Haikus
Brian explains how haikus work and challenges you to write your own!
  1. Writing Haikus
    08:00
    Writing Haikus
  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. Wordplay
    14:05
    Wordplay
  12. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  13. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  14. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  15. Balloons!
    02:59
    Balloons!
  16. Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
    16:05
    Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
  17. Drawing Fruit and Veg
    04:16
    Drawing Fruit and Veg
  18. Questions from schools
    06:15
    Questions from schools
  19. Authors Live with Ross Sayers
    31:15
    Authors Live with Ross Sayers
  20. Children’s Laureate
    03:24
    Children’s Laureate
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