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Characters
Both authors agree that characters in their books can take on a life of their own
  1. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  2. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  3. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  4. How to Start Writing a Book
    06:40
    How to Start Writing a Book
  5. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  6. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  7. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  8. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  9. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  10. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  11. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  13. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  14. Keep going!
    01:28
    Keep going!
  15. Scottish words and questions from schools
    08:09
    Scottish words and questions from schools
  16. Questions from Schools
    09:36
    Questions from Schools
  17. Mental Health
    02:25
    Mental Health
  18. Sputnik
    00:55
    Sputnik
  19. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
    03:12
    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
  20. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  21. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
  22. A monster quiz
    08:19
    A monster quiz
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