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Writing Haikus
Brian explains how haikus work and challenges you to write your own!
  1. Writing Haikus
    08:00
    Writing Haikus
  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. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
  12. Joyful Poetry
    00:53
    Joyful Poetry
  13. Questions from schools
    04:02
    Questions from schools
  14. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  15. Reading from The Crossing
    04:47
    Reading from The Crossing
  16. Chocolate Cake
    07:56
    Chocolate Cake
  17. Y is for Young Adult
    03:43
    Y is for Young Adult
  18. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  19. Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
    06:54
    Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
  20. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
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