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School days
Abi talks about what she was like at school and her writing.
  1. School days
    03:57
    School days
  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. Question time
    04:36
    Question time
  12. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  13. Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
    03:08
    Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
  14. Chae is Dr Who
    05:39
    Chae is Dr Who
  15. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  16. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
  17. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  18. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  19. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  20. Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
    01:05
    Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
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