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Inspiration
Where to draw inspiration from, when writing stories.
  1. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  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. Reading of The River
    04:08
    Reading of The River
  12. How to draw emotions
    04:34
    How to draw emotions
  13. Ideas for books
    02:25
    Ideas for books
  14. A Dog with Nice Ears
    07:10
    A Dog with Nice Ears
  15. Relationship Counsellor
    02:45
    Relationship Counsellor
  16. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  17. Have a go!
    01:10
    Have a go!
  18. Newton Farm Questions
    05:46
    Newton Farm Questions
  19. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  20. How do you come up with names for your characters?
    01:09
    How do you come up with names for your characters?
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