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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. The Crackledawn Dragon
    02:10
    The Crackledawn Dragon
  12. Don't Kvetch
    01:55
    Don't Kvetch
  13. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  14. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  15. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  16. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  17. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  18. Noi and his family
    03:19
    Noi and his family
  19. Discussing illustration
    03:51
    Discussing illustration
  20. Wordplay
    14:05
    Wordplay
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