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Brian’s writing and favourite books
Brian answers questions about Cardboard Cowboys and his future writing plans.
  1. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  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. Writing Fiction
    01:29
    Writing Fiction
  12. Questions from the audience
    09:53
    Questions from the audience
  13. 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?
  14. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  15. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  16. Reading of The River
    04:08
    Reading of The River
  17. Don't Kvetch
    01:55
    Don't Kvetch
  18. Mental Health
    02:25
    Mental Health
  19. Respecting each other
    01:57
    Respecting each other
  20. Cuiken Primary film
    03:02
    Cuiken Primary film
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