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Working with young writers
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Rachel and Dean describe the work they do with young people.
  1. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  2. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  3. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  4. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  5. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  6. 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?
  7. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  8. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  9. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  10. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  11. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  12. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  13. Writing – when why how?
    09:26
    Writing – when why how?
  14. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  15. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  16. Have a go!
    01:10
    Have a go!
  17. How to Draw Granville's Head
    04:23
    How to Draw Granville's Head
  18. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  19. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  20. The Undefeated
    01:19
    The Undefeated
  21. How to draw a blobfish
    03:35
    How to draw a blobfish
  22. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
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