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A novel in verse
Dean tells us why he took the unusual step of writing his novel in verse.
  1. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  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. Reading from Race to the Frozen North
    02:32
    Reading from Race to the Frozen North
  14. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  15. Y is for Young Adult
    03:43
    Y is for Young Adult
  16. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  17. Have a go!
    01:10
    Have a go!
  18. About Our Tower
    04:05
    About Our Tower
  19. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
  20. Slugs and Brain Pâté
    11:48
    Slugs and Brain Pâté
  21. A Dog with Nice Ears
    07:10
    A Dog with Nice Ears
  22. Storyboard
    03:26
    Storyboard
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