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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. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  12. Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
    02:35
    Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
  13. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  14. A question from Twitter
    01:07
    A question from Twitter
  15. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
  16. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  17. How did you learn to draw?
    00:36
    How did you learn to draw?
  18. How to Train Your Dragon reading
    04:38
    How to Train Your Dragon reading
  19. Keep going!
    01:28
    Keep going!
  20. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
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