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Writing – when why how?
The writers discuss their approach to writing.
  1. Writing – when why how?
    09:26
    Writing – when why how?
  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. More questions
    01:42
    More questions
  12. Chae is Dr Who
    05:39
    Chae is Dr Who
  13. Draw Along
    10:16
    Draw Along
  14. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  15. About Our Tower
    04:05
    About Our Tower
  16. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  17. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  18. Reading from The Crossing
    04:47
    Reading from The Crossing
  19. Myths and Monsters
    11:48
    Myths and Monsters
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