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Characters
Both authors agree that characters in their books can take on a life of their own
  1. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  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. Hallowe'en in Scotland
    06:14
    Hallowe'en in Scotland
  12. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  13. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  14. Chris McQueer – reading
    03:07
    Chris McQueer – reading
  15. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  16. The importance of libraries
    08:10
    The importance of libraries
  17. Read a long
    04:36
    Read a long
  18. Respecting each other
    01:57
    Respecting each other
  19. Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
    04:56
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
  20. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
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