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Characters
Both authors agree that characters in their books can take on a life of their own
  1. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  2. Scots
    01:14
    Scots
  3. Writing in Scots
    01:54
    Writing in Scots
  4. Minging!
    00:42
    Minging!
  5. Taking on Roald Dahl
    02:40
    Taking on Roald Dahl
  6. The right words
    02:22
    The right words
  7. Quentin Blake
    00:42
    Quentin Blake
  8. A reading in Scots
    02:35
    A reading in Scots
  9. Questions
    01:21
    Questions
  10. More questions
    03:14
    More questions
  11. Even more questions
    03:39
    Even more questions
  12. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  13. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  14. Audience questions
    03:17
    Audience questions
  15. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  16. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
  17. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  18. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  19. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
    00:45
    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
  20. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  21. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
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