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A novel in verse
Dean tells us why he took the unusual step of writing his novel in verse.
  1. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  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. How to Draw Granville's Head
    04:23
    How to Draw Granville's Head
  12. Questions from the audience
    09:53
    Questions from the audience
  13. Y is for Young Adult
    03:43
    Y is for Young Adult
  14. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  15. Scrapbooks and plans
    05:43
    Scrapbooks and plans
  16. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
  17. What are you favourite things about books?
    01:20
    What are you favourite things about books?
  18. Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
    03:11
    Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
  19. Orion Lost reading
    02:48
    Orion Lost reading
  20. Questions from schools
    05:58
    Questions from schools
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