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Ideas
Lauren explores where ideas come from.
  1. Ideas
    03:35
    Ideas
  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. Inspired by travelling
    14:41
    Inspired by travelling
  12. The power of fantasy fiction
    04:28
    The power of fantasy fiction
  13. Sarah’s route into fiction
    07:16
    Sarah’s route into fiction
  14. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
  15. Weather and climate
    00:56
    Weather and climate
  16. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  17. Reading from The Infinite
    05:46
    Reading from The Infinite
  18. Room on the Broom in Scots
    08:13
    Room on the Broom in Scots
  19. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
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