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How do you come up with names for your characters?
Arlo and Augustus are great names for characters, but how does Catherine dream them up?
  1. How do you come up with names for your characters?
    01:09
    How do you come up with names for your characters?
  2. Family matters
    03:43
    Family matters
  3. Tips for budding authors
    02:37
    Tips for budding authors
  4. Man reads out loud!
    07:10
    Man reads out loud!
  5. Pause for thought
    04:47
    Pause for thought
  6. Hamish and the Never People
    06:03
    Hamish and the Never People
  7. Question me silly!
    09:48
    Question me silly!
  8. Newton Farm Questions
    05:46
    Newton Farm Questions
  9. Questions from schools
    06:06
    Questions from schools
  10. Pupils' questions
    07:21
    Pupils' questions
  11. Respecting each other
    01:57
    Respecting each other
  12. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
  13. Slugs and Brain Pâté
    11:48
    Slugs and Brain Pâté
  14. Toxic Relationships
    04:42
    Toxic Relationships
  15. Finding the bear
    01:06
    Finding the bear
  16. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
  17. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
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