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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. Feather reading
    06:20
    Feather reading
  12. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  13. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  14. Truth and Lies
    13:33
    Truth and Lies
  15. Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
    03:11
    Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
  16. Questions from schools
    05:22
    Questions from schools
  17. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  18. Questions from schools
    08:43
    Questions from schools
  19. Finding the bear
    01:06
    Finding the bear
  20. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
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