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Walking and talking
What to do if you get stuck when you're writing a story
  1. Walking and talking
    02:23
    Walking and talking
  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. Myths and Monsters
    11:48
    Myths and Monsters
  12. A reading from Elizabeth
    02:18
    A reading from Elizabeth
  13. Chocolate Cake
    07:56
    Chocolate Cake
  14. Tom on his illustrations
    05:00
    Tom on his illustrations
  15. The Otherwhere Emporium reading
    04:21
    The Otherwhere Emporium reading
  16. Elle and the characters of The Infinite
    04:35
    Elle and the characters of The Infinite
  17. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  18. About Our Tower
    04:05
    About Our Tower
  19. Down Behind The Dustbin
    02:41
    Down Behind The Dustbin
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