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Kiran’s writing process
Kiran reveals how she works and why writers can be classed as either oxen or cats!
  1. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
  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. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  13. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  14. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  15. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  16. Finding the bear
    01:06
    Finding the bear
  17. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
  18. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  19. D is for Dialogue
    03:04
    D is for Dialogue
  20. Ideas and inspirational teachers
    05:32
    Ideas and inspirational teachers
  21. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  22. Mental Health
    02:25
    Mental Health
  23. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
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