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Questions from the audience
Patience answers some questions from the pupils in the studio and in schools.
  1. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  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. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  12. Sputnik
    00:55
    Sputnik
  13. Crackledawn
    02:08
    Crackledawn
  14. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  15. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  16. The power of fantasy fiction
    04:28
    The power of fantasy fiction
  17. Reading from Race to the Frozen North
    02:32
    Reading from Race to the Frozen North
  18. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  19. Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
    05:18
    Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
  20. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
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