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Ideas
Lauren explores where ideas come from.
  1. Ideas
    03:35
    Ideas
  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. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  12. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  13. Truth and Lies
    13:33
    Truth and Lies
  14. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  15. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
  16. Start with a face
    02:25
    Start with a face
  17. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  18. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  19. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  20. Cracking questions
    02:08
    Cracking questions
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