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Becoming an Author
Why after being a children’s presenter, Konnie turned to writing.
  1. Becoming an Author
    00:58
    Becoming an Author
  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. How did you learn to draw?
    00:36
    How did you learn to draw?
  12. The Crackledawn Dragon
    02:10
    The Crackledawn Dragon
  13. A first science fiction novel
    00:44
    A first science fiction novel
  14. Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
    05:44
    Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
  15. Elle and the characters of The Infinite
    04:35
    Elle and the characters of The Infinite
  16. There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 2
    04:25
    There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 2
  17. Draw Noi and his dad
    10:03
    Draw Noi and his dad
  18. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  19. Scottish words and questions from schools
    08:09
    Scottish words and questions from schools
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