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Kiran’s writing process
Kiran reveals how she works and why writers can be classed as either oxen or cats!
  1. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
  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. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  12. Reading from The Crossover
    04:17
    Reading from The Crossover
  13. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  14. Becoming an Author
    00:58
    Becoming an Author
  15. Questions from schools
    07:37
    Questions from schools
  16. Drawing Bugbops
    10:18
    Drawing Bugbops
  17. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  18. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  19. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  20. The World of the Wolf Queen
    04:14
    The World of the Wolf Queen
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