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The World
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The brothers point out just how vital the world in which you set your story is
  1. The World
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    The World
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  2. Introduction
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    Introduction
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  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
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  4. Drawing out the secret character
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    Drawing out the secret character
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  5. Character and story
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    Character and story
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  6. Stuff
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    Stuff
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  7. Obstacles
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    Obstacles
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  8. Choices
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    Choices
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  9. Summary
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    Summary
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  10. Drawing Fruit and Veg
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    Drawing Fruit and Veg
  11. Three pointers for writers
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  12. Remembering Kobe Bryant
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  13. Elle and the characters of The Infinite
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    Elle and the characters of The Infinite
  14. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
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    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  15. Room on the Broom in Scots
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  16. Authors Live with Ross Sayers
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  17. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
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    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
  18. Toxic Relationships
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    Toxic Relationships
  19. Wishes
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    Wishes
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