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Inspiration
Where to draw inspiration from, when writing stories.
  1. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  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. Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
    06:44
    Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
  12. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  13. How to draw a cheetah
    07:21
    How to draw a cheetah
  14. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  15. Tom on his illustrations
    05:00
    Tom on his illustrations
  16. What are you favourite things about books?
    01:20
    What are you favourite things about books?
  17. Reading from The Crossover
    04:17
    Reading from The Crossover
  18. Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
    05:44
    Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
  19. Toxic Relationships
    04:42
    Toxic Relationships
  20. Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
    03:11
    Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
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