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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. Inspired by travelling
    14:41
    Inspired by travelling
  12. Manjeet’s writing process
    07:37
    Manjeet’s writing process
  13. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  14. Balloons!
    02:59
    Balloons!
  15. Where monsters come from
    03:38
    Where monsters come from
  16. We are all storytellers
    05:27
    We are all storytellers
  17. Becoming an Author
    00:58
    Becoming an Author
  18. Pupils' questions
    07:21
    Pupils' questions
  19. Questions from schools
    05:21
    Questions from schools
  20. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
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