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Writing – when why how?
The writers discuss their approach to writing.
  1. Writing – when why how?
    09:26
    Writing – when why how?
  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. Balloons!
    02:59
    Balloons!
  12. Themes of The Infinite
    01:29
    Themes of The Infinite
  13. The Crackledawn Dragon
    02:10
    The Crackledawn Dragon
  14. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  15. How Books Start
    06:40
    How Books Start
  16. Discovering New Words
    03:16
    Discovering New Words
  17. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
  18. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
  19. One frame
    01:29
    One frame
  20. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
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