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How did you learn to draw?
A pupil from Oakgrove Primary asks how Catherine learned to draw so well.
  1. How did you learn to draw?
    00:36
    How did you learn to draw?
  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. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  12. Don't Kvetch
    01:55
    Don't Kvetch
  13. Becoming an Author
    00:58
    Becoming an Author
  14. Questions from schools
    05:21
    Questions from schools
  15. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  16. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  17. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  18. Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
    04:53
    Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
  19. Cuiken Primary film
    03:02
    Cuiken Primary film
  20. Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
    09:49
    Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
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