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Why comics matter
Mark talks about the importance of comics when it comes to reading.
  1. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
  2. Mairi Hedderwick chats with Janice Forsyth
    08:03
    Mairi Hedderwick chats with Janice Forsyth
  3. Katie Morag and Cbeebies
    06:17
    Katie Morag and Cbeebies
  4. Ideas for stories
    02:10
    Ideas for stories
  5. The story of Katie Morag and the Tiresome Ted
    13:05
    The story of Katie Morag and the Tiresome Ted
  6. Questions from the audience
    06:23
    Questions from the audience
  7. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  8. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  9. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  10. Twitch reading
    05:36
    Twitch reading
  11. Diving Poem
    02:24
    Diving Poem
  12. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  13. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  14. Questions from schools
    08:14
    Questions from schools
  15. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  16. A reading from Elizabeth
    02:18
    A reading from Elizabeth
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