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Introducing Wain
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Rachel tells us about their verse collection, titled Wain.
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    Introducing Wain
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    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
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    A novel in verse
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  9. Books and confidence
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  10. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  11. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  12. Wishes
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    Wishes
  13. Read a long
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  14. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
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  19. Developing your voice
    02:24
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  20. Kiran’s writing process
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  21. What are you favourite things about books?
    01:20
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