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Becoming an Author
Why after being a children’s presenter, Konnie turned to writing.
  1. Becoming an Author
    00:58
    Becoming an Author
  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. Slugs and Brain Pâté
    11:48
    Slugs and Brain Pâté
  12. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  13. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  14. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  15. Questions from schools
    06:15
    Questions from schools
  16. Dragonese
    01:19
    Dragonese
  17. Boogie Woogie Buggy
    01:41
    Boogie Woogie Buggy
  18. About Our Tower
    04:05
    About Our Tower
  19. We are all storytellers
    05:27
    We are all storytellers
  20. Mental Health
    02:25
    Mental Health
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