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A novel in verse
Dean tells us why he took the unusual step of writing his novel in verse.
  1. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  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. Crackledawn
    02:08
    Crackledawn
  12. Stories and puzzles
    01:34
    Stories and puzzles
  13. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  14. Questions from pupils
    02:50
    Questions from pupils
  15. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  16. Questions from Linlithgow Academy
    05:02
    Questions from Linlithgow Academy
  17. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  18. Going around gardens!
    03:12
    Going around gardens!
  19. Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
    02:35
    Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
  20. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
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