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The story rollercoaster
Why is a good story like a rollercoaster?
  1. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  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. The importance of libraries
    08:10
    The importance of libraries
  12. Crackledawn
    02:08
    Crackledawn
  13. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  14. There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
    03:53
    There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
  15. How to draw emotions
    04:34
    How to draw emotions
  16. Don't Kvetch
    01:55
    Don't Kvetch
  17. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  18. Questions from schools
    07:16
    Questions from schools
  19. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  20. Acting and Writing
    05:49
    Acting and Writing
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