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Discussing illustration
Fiona talks about her approach to illustrating children's books.
  1. Discussing illustration
    03:51
    Discussing illustration
  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. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  12. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
  13. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
  14. Questions from schools
    07:40
    Questions from schools
  15. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  16. Studio questions
    02:06
    Studio questions
  17. There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
    03:53
    There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
  18. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  19. Wordplay
    14:05
    Wordplay
  20. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
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