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Three pointers for writers
Elizabeth Laird gives her three top tips for writers
  1. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
  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. A question about Charlie and Lola
    01:44
    A question about Charlie and Lola
  12. A monster quiz
    08:19
    A monster quiz
  13. Inspired by travelling
    14:41
    Inspired by travelling
  14. Cuiken Primary film
    03:02
    Cuiken Primary film
  15. Going around gardens!
    03:12
    Going around gardens!
  16. Questions from schools
    05:58
    Questions from schools
  17. Lauren reads
    04:58
    Lauren reads
  18. Ideas for books
    02:25
    Ideas for books
  19. Introducing Cookie
    04:11
    Introducing Cookie
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    31:15
    Authors Live with Ross Sayers
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