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Brian’s writing and favourite books
Brian answers questions about Cardboard Cowboys and his future writing plans.
  1. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  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 Undefeated
    01:19
    The Undefeated
  12. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
  13. D is for Dialogue
    03:04
    D is for Dialogue
  14. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  15. Sarah’s route into fiction
    07:16
    Sarah’s route into fiction
  16. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  17. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  18. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  19. Draw along
    10:28
    Draw along
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    02:35
    Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
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