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The story rollercoaster
Why is a good story like a rollercoaster?
  1. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  2. Who likes stories?
    02:48
    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
    01:47
    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
    03:05
    Actor Vivian
  5. Writing a story down
    02:42
    Writing a story down
  6. Story build (part 1)
    04:03
    Story build (part 1)
  7. Story build (part 2)
    06:21
    Story build (part 2)
  8. Vivian talks titles
    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  9. Alfie Onion
    08:13
    Alfie Onion
  10. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  11. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  12. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
  13. Using Scotland as a setting
    01:06
    Using Scotland as a setting
  14. The real world and the fictional world
    11:22
    The real world and the fictional world
  15. Studio questions
    02:06
    Studio questions
  16. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  17. How do you come up with names for your characters?
    01:09
    How do you come up with names for your characters?
  18. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  19. Questions from Linlithgow Academy
    05:02
    Questions from Linlithgow Academy
  20. More questions
    01:42
    More questions
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