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The story rollercoaster
Why is a good story like a rollercoaster?
  1. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  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. Finding the bear
    01:06
    Finding the bear
  12. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
    03:12
    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
  13. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  14. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  15. A first science fiction novel
    00:44
    A first science fiction novel
  16. Chae is Dr Who
    05:39
    Chae is Dr Who
  17. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  18. Children’s Laureate
    03:24
    Children’s Laureate
  19. Sue's early influences
    04:42
    Sue's early influences
  20. Scrapbooks and plans
    05:43
    Scrapbooks and plans
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