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Developing your voice
The writers talk about how they created their own distinctive styles.
  1. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  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. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  12. Schools questions
    09:55
    Schools questions
  13. Emily's Books
    02:27
    Emily's Books
  14. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  15. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  16. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
  17. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  18. Chocolate Cake
    07:56
    Chocolate Cake
  19. Questions from pupils
    02:50
    Questions from pupils
  20. Tom on his illustrations
    05:00
    Tom on his illustrations
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