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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. A question from Blake
    01:15
    A question from Blake
  12. Questions from schools
    05:22
    Questions from schools
  13. He Had a Little Sticker
    01:25
    He Had a Little Sticker
  14. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  15. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  16. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  17. Joyful Poetry
    00:53
    Joyful Poetry
  18. Reluctant reader to avid writer
    08:03
    Reluctant reader to avid writer
  19. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  20. Where monsters come from
    03:38
    Where monsters come from
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